Dumping in Irish (Dumpáil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dumping?

The Irish for dumping is dumpáil (pronounced “DUM-pawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dumping (of goods).

Q: Does dumpáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dumpáil can mean dumping or dumping (of goods), depending on context; the first is the most common. Dumpáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to dump.

How to say “dumping” in Irish

Irish:: dumpáil
English:: dumping, dumping (of goods)
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: dumpáil, to dump (ag dumpáil, dumping)
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DUM-pawl” /ˈd̪ˠʊmˠpˠɑːlʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: dumpála, na dumpála (e.g. cosc na dumpála, the ban on dumping)

What does “dumpáil” mean?

“Dumpáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dumping: The act of dumping or tipping out rubbish or goods; verbal noun of the verb 'dumpáil'.Also: tipping, dump, fly-tipping.

1 other meaning: dumping (of goods)

2dumping (of goods): The selling of goods abroad at an unfairly low price, in trade and economics.Also: dumping, price dumping, trade dumping.

Other entries for “dumpáil”

The same spelling has its own page as:

dumpáilto dump · verb

“Dumpáil” as a verbal noun

After ag, dumpáil means dumping: it is the verbal noun of the verb dumpáil (to dump). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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dumpáilverbal noun

ag dumpáildumping

“Dumpáil” with the article

Here is dumpáil after the article (an t-alt).

an dumpáil

the dumping

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Dumpáil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dumpáil, the Irish word for dumping.

Tá dumpáil bruscair ina fadhb mhór anseo.

Dumping rubbish is a big problem here.

Cuireadh fíneáil air as dumpáil mhídhleathach.

He was fined for illegal dumping.

Ní mór deireadh a chur leis an dumpáil.

The dumping must be stopped.

Chonaic mé fianaise na dumpála cois na habhann.

I saw evidence of the dumping beside the river.

Tá an chomhairle ag iarraidh dumpáil a stopadh.

The council is trying to stop dumping.

Bhí siad ag dumpáil seanmhálaí sa phortach.

They were dumping old bags in the bog.

Is coir í an dumpáil sa tír seo.

Dumping is a crime in this country.

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Dumping in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dumping?

The Irish for dumping is dumpáil (pronounced “DUM-pawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dumping (of goods).

How do you pronounce dumpáil in Irish?

Dumpáil is said like “DUM-pawl” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠʊmˠpˠɑːlʲ/).

Does dumpáil have a plural?

No plural form is given for dumpáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does dumpáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dumpáil can mean dumping or dumping (of goods), depending on context; the first is the most common. Dumpáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to dump.

Why does dumpáil change to dhumpáil or ndumpáil?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dumpáil becomes mo dhumpáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndumpáil (eclipsis).

Is 'dumpáil' also a verb?

Yes, 'dumpáil' is both the verb 'to dump' and its verbal noun, as in 'ag dumpáil bruscair', dumping rubbish.

Dumping in Irish (Dumpáil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage