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unemployment in Irish

unemployment in Irish is dífhostaíocht — unemployment means the state of not having a paid job.

unemployment in Irish

dífhostaíocht
noun
The state of having no job; joblessness.

What does "unemployment" mean?

  1. noun The state of not having a paid job.
    "Unemployment has been considered a cause of crime."
  2. noun The overall level of joblessness in an economy, often given as a percentage.
    "Unemployment was reported at 5.2% in May, up from 4.9% in April."
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unemployment in a sentence

  • Unemployment has been considered a cause of crime.
  • After months of unemployment, he finally accepted a job offer at the local garage.
  • Unemployment was reported at 5.2% in May, up from 4.9% in April.
  • Economists say unemployment tends to rise when businesses stop hiring.

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What is "unemployment" in Irish?
"unemployment" in Irish is dífhostaíocht. unemployment means: The state of not having a paid job.
How do you use "unemployment" in a sentence?
Example: "After months of unemployment, he finally accepted a job offer at the local garage." In Irish, "unemployment" is dífhostaíocht.
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