HeyRuaHow to say “surplus” in Irish
- Irish:
- corrlach
- English:
- surplus, margin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-lukh” /ˈkɔɾˠl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- corrlaigh (surpluses)
- Genitive singular:
- corrlaigh, an chorrlaigh (e.g. méid an chorrlaigh, the size of the surplus)
- Genitive plural:
- corrlach, na gcorrlach (e.g. úsáid na gcorrlach, the use of the surpluses)
What does “corrlach” mean?
“Corrlach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- surplus
- An amount left over beyond what is needed; an excess or remainder.Also: overplus, remainder, excess, odds.
1 other meaning: margin
- 2margin
- The difference between cost and selling price, the profit or yield made on something.Also: profit margin, yield.
“Corrlach” with the article
The plural of surplus in Irish is corrlaigh. Here is corrlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corrlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corrlach, the Irish word for surplus.
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Surplus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for surplus?
The Irish for surplus is corrlach (pronounced “KOR-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is corrlaigh. Depending on context it can also mean margin.
How do you pronounce corrlach in Irish?
Corrlach is said like “KOR-lukh” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of surplus in Irish?
The plural of corrlach is corrlaigh; with the article, na corrlaigh means “the surpluses”. The genitive plural is corrlach, as in úsáid na gcorrlach (the use of the surpluses).
Does corrlach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Corrlach can mean surplus or margin, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does corrlach change to chorrlach or gcorrlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corrlach becomes mo chorrlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorrlach (eclipsis).
How is 'corrlach' different from 'barrachas'?
Both can mean surplus; 'barrachas' is the usual term for a financial or trade surplus, while 'corrlach' stresses an overplus or margin, as in 'corrlach brabúis' (profit margin).
