HeyRuaHow to say “auction” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceantáil
- English:
- auction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ceantáil, to auction (ag ceantáil, auctioning)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-tawl” /ˈcan̪ˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- ceantála, na ceantála (e.g. lá na ceantála, the day of the auction)
What does “ceantáil” mean?
- auction
- A public sale where goods or property are sold to the person who offers the highest price; also the verbal noun of the verb ceantáil, to auction.Also: auctioning, public sale, sale by auction.
Other Irish words for auction: ceant (auction)
“Ceantáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, ceantáil means auctioning: it is the verbal noun of the verb ceantáil (to auction). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ceantáil” with the article
Here is ceantáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceantáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceantáil, the Irish word for auction.
Other nouns in Irish
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Auction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for auction?
The Irish for auction is ceantáil (pronounced “KYAN-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ceantáil in Irish?
Ceantáil is said like “KYAN-tawl” (IPA /ˈcan̪ˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does ceantáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceantáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ceantáil have more than one meaning?
Ceantáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to auction.
Why does ceantáil change to cheantáil or gceantáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceantáil becomes mo cheantáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceantáil (eclipsis).
What is the word for an auctioneer?
An auctioneer is a ceantálaí; the sale itself is a ceantáil.
How do I say 'sold at auction'?
Say 'díolta ar ceant' or 'díolta ar cheantáil', for example 'Díoladh an teach ar cheantáil'.
