HeyRuaHow to say “exchange” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomalartú
- English:
- exchange, alternation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- iomalartaigh, to exchange (ag iomalartú, exchanging)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-uh-lar-too” /ˈʊmˠəl̪ˠəɾˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- iomalartuithe (exchanges)
- Genitive singular:
- iomalartaithe, an iomalartaithe (e.g. ráta iomalartaithe, exchange rate)
- Genitive plural:
- iomalartuithe, na n-iomalartuithe (e.g. líon na n-iomalartuithe, the number of exchanges)
What does “iomalartú” mean?
“Iomalartú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- exchange
- Verbal noun of 'iomalartaigh': the act of exchanging or swapping one thing for another.Also: interchange, swap, exchanging.
1 other meaning: alternation
- 2alternation
- The act of alternating or rotating, as in taking turns or rotating crops.Also: rotation, alternating.
Other Irish words for exchange: malartaigh (exchange), malartú (exchange), babhtáil (swap), babhtáil (swap)
“Iomalartú” as a verbal noun
After ag, iomalartú means exchanging: it is the verbal noun of the verb iomalartaigh (to exchange). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Iomalartú” with the article
The plural of exchange in Irish is iomalartuithe. Here is iomalartú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iomalartú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomalartú, the Irish word for exchange.
Other nouns in Irish
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Exchange in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exchange?
The Irish for exchange is iomalartú (pronounced “UM-uh-lar-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iomalartuithe. Depending on context it can also mean alternation.
How do you pronounce iomalartú in Irish?
Iomalartú is said like “UM-uh-lar-too” (IPA /ˈʊmˠəl̪ˠəɾˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of exchange in Irish?
The plural of iomalartú is iomalartuithe; with the article, na hiomalartuithe means “the exchanges”. The genitive plural is iomalartuithe, as in líon na n-iomalartuithe (the number of exchanges).
Does iomalartú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iomalartú can mean exchange or alternation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iomalartú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomalartú (the exchange), a hiomalartú (her exchange), a n-iomalartú (their exchange), na hiomalartuithe (the exchanges).
What is the difference between 'iomalartú' and 'malartú'?
Both mean exchange; 'malartú' is the more everyday word for swapping, while 'iomalartú' is often used for interchange or rotation, as in 'iomalartú barr' (crop rotation).
