HeyRuaHow to say “market” in Irish
- Irish:
- margadh
- English:
- market, bargain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-uh-guh” /ˈmˠaɾˠəɡə/
- Plural:
- margaí (markets)
- Genitive singular:
- margaidh, an mhargaidh (e.g. lá an mhargaidh, market day)
- Genitive plural:
- margaí, na margaí (e.g. praghsanna na margaí, market prices)
What does “margadh” mean?
“Margadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- market
- A place or event where goods are bought and sold, or the trade in a particular product or region.Also: marketplace, fair, trade.
1 other meaning: bargain
- 2bargain
- An agreement or deal made between people, especially about buying and selling.Also: deal, agreement, compact.
“Margadh” with the article
The plural of market in Irish is margaí. Here is margadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Margadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using margadh, the Irish word for market.
Other nouns in Irish
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Market in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for market?
The Irish for market is margadh (pronounced “MAR-uh-guh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is margaí. Depending on context it can also mean bargain.
How do you pronounce margadh in Irish?
Margadh is said like “MAR-uh-guh” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠəɡə/).
What is the plural of market in Irish?
The plural of margadh is margaí; with the article, na margaí means “the markets”. The genitive plural is margaí, as in praghsanna na margaí (market prices).
Does margadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Margadh can mean market or bargain, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does margadh change to mhargadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhargadh. After ár (our) it stays ár margadh, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between margadh and aonach?
Margadh is a market in general, including produce markets and economic markets, while aonach is a fair, traditionally for livestock.
How do I say 'it's a deal' in Irish?
You can say 'Bíodh ina mhargadh!' or 'Sin margadh!', using margadh in the sense of a bargain.
