HeyRuaHow to say “tycoon” in Irish
- Irish:
- toicí
- English:
- tycoon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUK-ee” /ˈt̪ˠɔciː/
- Plural:
- toicithe (tycoons)
- Genitive singular:
- toicí, an toicí (e.g. teach an toicí, the tycoon's house)
- Genitive plural:
- toicithe, na dtoicithe (e.g. cumhacht na dtoicithe, the power of the tycoons)
What does “toicí” mean?
- tycoon
- A very wealthy and powerful person, especially in business.Also: magnate, rich person, wealthy man, fat cat.
“Toicí” with the article
The plural of tycoon in Irish is toicithe. Here is toicí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toicí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toicí, the Irish word for tycoon.
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Tycoon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tycoon?
The Irish for tycoon is toicí (pronounced “TUK-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toicithe.
How do you pronounce toicí in Irish?
Toicí is said like “TUK-ee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔciː/).
What is the plural of tycoon in Irish?
The plural of toicí is toicithe; with the article, na toicithe means “the tycoons”. The genitive plural is toicithe, as in cumhacht na dtoicithe (the power of the tycoons).
Why does toicí change to thoicí or dtoicí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toicí becomes mo thoicí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoicí (eclipsis).
Is 'toicí' a neutral word?
'Toicí' means a rich, powerful person and can carry a slightly critical tone; 'milliúnaí' simply means millionaire.
