HeyRuaHow to say “commercialisation” in Irish
- Irish:
- tráchtálú
- English:
- commercialisation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tráchtálaigh, to commercialise (ag tráchtálú, commercialising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAWKH-taw-loo” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːxt̪ˠaːl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- tráchtalaithe, an tráchtalaithe (e.g. próiseas an tráchtalaithe, the process of commercialisation)
What does “tráchtálú” mean?
- commercialisation
- The process of making something commercial or run for profit; the verbal noun of the verb tráchtálaigh, to commercialise.Also: commercialization, commercialising, marketing.
“Tráchtálú” as a verbal noun
After ag, tráchtálú means commercialising: it is the verbal noun of the verb tráchtálaigh (to commercialise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tráchtálú” with the article
Here is tráchtálú after the article (an t-alt).
“Tráchtálú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tráchtálú, the Irish word for commercialisation.
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Commercialisation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commercialisation?
The Irish for commercialisation is tráchtálú (pronounced “TRAWKH-taw-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tráchtálú in Irish?
Tráchtálú is said like “TRAWKH-taw-loo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːxt̪ˠaːl̪ˠuː/).
Does tráchtálú have a plural?
No plural form is given for tráchtálú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tráchtálú change to thráchtálú or dtráchtálú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tráchtálú becomes mo thráchtálú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtráchtálú (eclipsis).
How is tráchtálú related to tráchtáil?
Tráchtáil means commerce or trade in general, while tráchtálú is the act of making something commercial, from the verb tráchtálaigh.
