HeyRuaHow to say “exchange” in Irish
- Irish:
- malartú
- English:
- exchange, change
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- malartaigh, to exchange (ag malartú, exchanging)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAL-ur-too” /ˈmˠalˠəɾˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- malartuithe (exchanges)
- Genitive singular:
- malartaithe, an mhalartaithe (e.g. ráta malartaithe, exchange rate)
- Genitive plural:
- malartuithe, na malartuithe (e.g. líon na malartuithe, the number of exchanges)
What does “malartú” mean?
“Malartú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- exchange
- The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return; verbal noun of the verb malartaigh.Also: swap, barter, trade.
1 other meaning: change
- 2change
- Changing money from one currency to another, or changing one thing for another.Also: currency exchange, conversion.
Other Irish words for exchange: malartaigh (exchange), babhtáil (swap), babhtáil (swap)
“Malartú” as a verbal noun
After ag, malartú means exchanging: it is the verbal noun of the verb malartaigh (to exchange). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Malartú” with the article
The plural of exchange in Irish is malartuithe. Here is malartú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Malartú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using malartú, the Irish word for exchange.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Exchange in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exchange?
The Irish for exchange is malartú (pronounced “MAL-ur-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is malartuithe. Depending on context it can also mean change.
How do you pronounce malartú in Irish?
Malartú is said like “MAL-ur-too” (IPA /ˈmˠalˠəɾˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of exchange in Irish?
The plural of malartú is malartuithe; with the article, na malartuithe means “the exchanges”. The genitive plural is malartuithe, as in líon na malartuithe (the number of exchanges).
Does malartú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Malartú can mean exchange or change, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does malartú change to mhalartú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhalartú. After ár (our) it stays ár malartú, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between malartú and athrú?
Malartú means exchanging one thing for another, as in malartú airgid, while athrú means a change or alteration in general.
How do I say 'in exchange for'?
Use 'mar mhalairt ar' or 'i malartú ar', for example: Thug mé an leabhar dó mar mhalairt ar an bpeann.
