HeyRuaHow to say “fair trade” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóirthrádáil
- English:
- fair trade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHR-hraw-dawl” /ˈkoːɾʲˌhɾaːdaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cóirthrádála, na cóirthrádála (e.g. earraí cóirthrádála, fair trade goods)
What does “cóirthrádáil” mean?
- fair trade
- A system of trading in which producers, especially in poorer countries, are paid a fair price for their goods.Also: fairtrade, ethical trade, fair trading.
“Cóirthrádáil” with the article
Here is cóirthrádáil after the article (an t-alt).
an chóirthrádáil
the fair trade
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cóirthrádáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóirthrádáil, the Irish word for fair trade.
Tacaíonn an scoil le cóirthrádáil.
The school supports fair trade.
Ceannaím caife cóirthrádála i gcónaí.
I always buy fair trade coffee.
Cabhraíonn an chóirthrádáil le feirmeoirí bochta.
Fair trade helps poor farmers.
Tá suaitheantas cóirthrádála ar an tseacláid seo.
This chocolate has a fair trade mark.
Bhí seachtain chóirthrádála sa bhaile againn.
We had a fair trade week in the town.
Labhair an múinteoir faoin gcóirthrádáil inniu.
The teacher talked about fair trade today.
Creidim go láidir i gcóirthrádáil.
I strongly believe in fair trade.
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Fair trade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fair trade?
The Irish for fair trade is cóirthrádáil (pronounced “KOHR-hraw-dawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cóirthrádáil in Irish?
Cóirthrádáil is said like “KOHR-hraw-dawl” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲˌhɾaːdaːlʲ/).
Does cóirthrádáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for cóirthrádáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cóirthrádáil change to chóirthrádáil or gcóirthrádáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóirthrádáil becomes mo chóirthrádáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóirthrádáil (eclipsis).
How is 'cóirthrádáil' formed?
It combines 'cóir' (fair, just) with 'trádáil' (trade, trading), with lenition of the t after the prefix.
