HeyRuaHow to say “auctioneer” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceantálaí
- English:
- auctioneer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-taw-lee” /ˈcantˠaːlʲiː/
- Plural:
- ceantálaithe (auctioneers)
- Genitive singular:
- ceantálaí, an cheantálaí (e.g. oifig an cheantálaí, the auctioneer's office)
- Genitive plural:
- ceantálaithe, na gceantálaithe (e.g. cumann na gceantálaithe, the auctioneers' association)
What does “ceantálaí” mean?
- auctioneer
- A person whose job is to sell goods or property at an auction, taking bids from buyers.Also: auction seller, estate agent.
“Ceantálaí” with the article
The plural of auctioneer in Irish is ceantálaithe. Here is ceantálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceantálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceantálaí, the Irish word for auctioneer.
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Auctioneer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for auctioneer?
The Irish for auctioneer is ceantálaí (pronounced “KYAN-taw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceantálaithe.
How do you pronounce ceantálaí in Irish?
Ceantálaí is said like “KYAN-taw-lee” (IPA /ˈcantˠaːlʲiː/).
What is the plural of auctioneer in Irish?
The plural of ceantálaí is ceantálaithe; with the article, na ceantálaithe means “the auctioneers”. The genitive plural is ceantálaithe, as in cumann na gceantálaithe (the auctioneers' association).
Why does ceantálaí change to cheantálaí or gceantálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceantálaí becomes mo cheantálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceantálaí (eclipsis).
What word is 'ceantálaí' built from?
It comes from 'ceant' (auction) and the verb 'ceantáil' (to auction), with the agent ending -aí, so a 'ceantálaí' is the one who runs the 'ceant'.
