HeyRuaHow to say “free trade” in Irish
- Irish:
- saorthrádáil
- English:
- free trade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SEER-hraw-dawl” /ˈsˠiːɾˠˌhɾˠaːd̪ˠaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- saorthrádála, na saorthrádála (e.g. limistéar saorthrádála, free trade area)
What does “saorthrádáil” mean?
- free trade
- Trade between countries without tariffs, quotas or other restrictions.Also: free-trade, tariff-free trade.
“Saorthrádáil” with the article
Here is saorthrádáil after the article (an t-alt).
an tsaorthrádáil
the free trade
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Saorthrádáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saorthrádáil, the Irish word for free trade.
Tacaíonn an rialtas le saorthrádáil.
The government supports free trade.
Tá an tsaorthrádáil go maith don gheilleagar.
Free trade is good for the economy.
Síníodh comhaontú saorthrádála inné.
A free trade agreement was signed yesterday.
Níl gach feirmeoir i bhfabhar na saorthrádála.
Not every farmer is in favour of free trade.
Is limistéar saorthrádála é an Margadh Aonair.
The Single Market is a free trade area.
Labhair an t-aire faoi shaorthrádáil leis an Áise.
The minister spoke about free trade with Asia.
Cuireann an tsaorthrádáil le fás tionsclaíochta.
Free trade adds to industrial growth.
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Free trade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for free trade?
The Irish for free trade is saorthrádáil (pronounced “SEER-hraw-dawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce saorthrádáil in Irish?
Saorthrádáil is said like “SEER-hraw-dawl” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˠˌhɾˠaːd̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does saorthrádáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for saorthrádáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does saorthrádáil change to shaorthrádáil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaorthrádáil. After ár (our) it stays ár saorthrádáil, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'saorthrádáil' and 'trádáil'?
'Trádáil' is trade or trading in general, while 'saorthrádáil' specifically means free trade without tariffs or restrictions.
