Importation in Irish (Iompórtáil): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for importation?

The Irish for importation is iompórtáil (pronounced “UM-poar-taw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.

Q: Does iompórtáil have more than one meaning?

Iompórtáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to import.

How to say “importation” in Irish

Irish:: iompórtáil
English:: importation
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: iompórtáil, to import (ag iompórtáil, importing)
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “UM-poar-taw-il” /ˈʊmˠpˠoːɾˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: iompórtála, na hiompórtála (e.g. cead iompórtála, import licence)

What does “iompórtáil” mean?

importation: The act of bringing goods into a country from abroad; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'iompórtáil' (to import).Also: importing, import.

Other entries for “iompórtáil”

The same spelling has its own page as:

iompórtáilto import · verb

“Iompórtáil” as a verbal noun

After ag, iompórtáil means importing: it is the verbal noun of the verb iompórtáil (to import). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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iompórtáilverbal noun

ag iompórtáilimporting

“Iompórtáil” with the article

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

an iompórtáil

the importation

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Iompórtáil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using iompórtáil, the Irish word for importation.

Tá iompórtáil feola ag méadú gach bliain.

The importing of meat is increasing every year.

Chuir an rialtas cosc ar iompórtáil na n-earraí sin.

The government banned the import of those goods.

Tá cáin ard ar iompórtáil carranna.

There is a high tax on importing cars.

Bhí costais iompórtála an-ard anuraidh.

Import costs were very high last year.

Oibríonn mo dheartháir i gcomhlacht iompórtála.

My brother works in an import company.

Is gnó iompórtála agus easpórtála é.

It is an import and export business.

Tá an iompórtáil níos saoire ná táirgeadh anseo.

Importing is cheaper than producing here.

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Importation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for importation?

The Irish for importation is iompórtáil (pronounced “UM-poar-taw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce iompórtáil in Irish?

Iompórtáil is said like “UM-poar-taw-il” (IPA /ˈʊmˠpˠoːɾˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/).

Does iompórtáil have a plural?

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

Does iompórtáil have more than one meaning?

Iompórtáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to import.

Why does iompórtáil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iompórtáil (the importation), a hiompórtáil (her importation), a n-iompórtáil (their importation).

What is the difference between 'iompórtáil' and 'allmhairiú'?

Both mean importing; 'allmhairiú' is the more formal, native term used in official and economic texts, while 'iompórtáil' is common in everyday speech.

Importation in Irish (Iompórtáil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage