HeyRuaHow to say “bargain” in Irish
- Irish:
- sladmhargadh
- English:
- bargain, sale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLAD-war-uh-guh” /ˈsl̪ˠad̪ˠˌwaɾˠəɡə/
- Plural:
- sladmhargaí (bargains)
- Genitive singular:
- sladmhargaidh, an tsladmhargaidh (e.g. luach an tsladmhargaidh, the value of the bargain)
- Genitive plural:
- sladmhargaí, na sladmhargaí (e.g. séasúr na sladmhargaí, the sales season)
What does “sladmhargadh” mean?
“Sladmhargadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bargain
- Something bought very cheaply, at a much lower price than usual.Also: cheap bargain, great deal, steal.
1 other meaning: sale
- 2sale
- A period when a shop sells goods at reduced prices.Also: clearance sale, bargain sale, discount sale.
“Sladmhargadh” with the article
The plural of bargain in Irish is sladmhargaí. Here is sladmhargadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sladmhargadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sladmhargadh, the Irish word for bargain.
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Bargain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bargain?
The Irish for bargain is sladmhargadh (pronounced “SLAD-war-uh-guh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sladmhargaí. Depending on context it can also mean sale.
How do you pronounce sladmhargadh in Irish?
Sladmhargadh is said like “SLAD-war-uh-guh” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠad̪ˠˌwaɾˠəɡə/).
What is the plural of bargain in Irish?
The plural of sladmhargadh is sladmhargaí; with the article, na sladmhargaí means “the bargains”. The genitive plural is sladmhargaí, as in séasúr na sladmhargaí (the sales season).
Does sladmhargadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sladmhargadh can mean bargain or sale, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sladmhargadh change to shladmhargadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shladmhargadh. After ár (our) it stays ár sladmhargadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sladmhargadh' different from 'margadh'?
'Margadh' means a market or a deal in general, while 'sladmhargadh' is specifically a bargain or a sale at reduced prices; 'slad' suggests plunder, so it is like a steal.
