HeyRuaHow to say “inventory” in Irish
- Irish:
- fardal
- English:
- inventory, stock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAR-dul” /ˈfˠaɾˠd̪ˠəlˠ/
- Plural:
- fardail (inventories)
- Genitive singular:
- fardail, an fhardail (e.g. liosta an fhardail, the inventory list)
- Genitive plural:
- fardal, na bhfardal (e.g. seiceáil na bhfardal, checking the inventories)
What does “fardal” mean?
“Fardal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inventory
- A detailed list of goods, property or stock held at a particular time.Also: stock list, stocktaking, list of goods.
1 other meaning: stock
- 2stock
- The goods or materials kept on hand by a business or household.Also: supplies, goods in stock.
“Fardal” with the article
The plural of inventory in Irish is fardail. Here is fardal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fardal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fardal, the Irish word for inventory.
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Inventory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inventory?
The Irish for inventory is fardal (pronounced “FAR-dul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fardail. Depending on context it can also mean stock.
How do you pronounce fardal in Irish?
Fardal is said like “FAR-dul” (IPA /ˈfˠaɾˠd̪ˠəlˠ/).
What is the plural of inventory in Irish?
The plural of fardal is fardail; with the article, na fardail means “the inventories”. The genitive plural is fardal, as in seiceáil na bhfardal (checking the inventories).
Does fardal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fardal can mean inventory or stock, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fardal change to fhardal or bhfardal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fardal becomes m'fhardal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfardal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fardal' and 'stoc'?
'Stoc' is the general word for goods kept in stock, while 'fardal' is more the formal list or count of them, an inventory, as in 'fardal a dhéanamh' (to take stock).
