HeyRuaHow to say “state ownership” in Irish
- Irish:
- státúinéireacht
- English:
- state ownership
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “STAW-too-in-yair-ukht” /ˈst̪ˠaːt̪ˠuːˌiːnʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- státúinéireachta, na státúinéireachta (e.g. buntáistí na státúinéireachta, the advantages of state ownership)
What does “státúinéireacht” mean?
- state ownership
- The ownership of property, land or businesses by the state rather than by private individuals.Also: public ownership, nationalisation.
“Státúinéireacht” with the article
Here is státúinéireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an státúinéireacht
the state ownership
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“Státúinéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using státúinéireacht, the Irish word for state ownership.
Tá an chuideachta faoi státúinéireacht anois.
The company is now under state ownership.
Is fearr leis an bpáirtí státúinéireacht ar an uisce.
The party prefers state ownership of water.
Cuireadh deireadh leis an státúinéireacht sna hochtóidí.
State ownership was ended in the eighties.
Bhí díospóireacht mhór faoi bhuntáistí na státúinéireachta.
There was a big debate about the benefits of state ownership.
Ní chreideann sé i státúinéireacht ar chor ar bith.
He doesn't believe in state ownership at all.
Tá an státúinéireacht coitianta sna tionscail fuinnimh.
State ownership is common in the energy industries.
Mhol siad státúinéireacht ar na hiarnróid.
They proposed state ownership of the railways.
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State ownership in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for state ownership?
The Irish for state ownership is státúinéireacht (pronounced “STAW-too-in-yair-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce státúinéireacht in Irish?
Státúinéireacht is said like “STAW-too-in-yair-ukht” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠaːt̪ˠuːˌiːnʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does státúinéireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for státúinéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'státúinéireacht' formed?
It combines 'stát' (state) with 'úinéireacht' (ownership), and its opposite is 'úinéireacht phríobháideach' (private ownership).
