Marketing in Irish (Margaíocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for marketing?

The Irish for marketing is margaíocht (pronounced “MAR-ug-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean marketing (trading).

Q: Does margaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Margaíocht can mean marketing or marketing (trading), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “marketing” in Irish

Irish:: margaíocht
English:: marketing, marketing (trading)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MAR-ug-ee-ukht” /ˈmˠaɾˠəɡiəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: margaíochta, na margaíochta (e.g. roinn na margaíochta, the marketing department)

What does “margaíocht” mean?

“Margaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

marketing: The business of promoting and selling products or services, including advertising and market research.Also: promotion, selling, market research.

1 other meaning: marketing (trading)

2marketing (trading): The activity of buying and selling at a market; trading.Also: trading, dealing, buying and selling.

“Margaíocht” with the article

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

an mhargaíocht

the marketing

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Margaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using margaíocht, the Irish word for marketing.

Tá sí ag obair i margaíocht le cúig bliana.

She has been working in marketing for five years.

Caithfimid tabhairt faoin margaíocht anois.

We have to start the marketing now.

Is é Seán bainisteoir na margaíochta.

Seán is the marketing manager.

Rinne mé cúrsa margaíochta san ollscoil.

I did a marketing course at university.

Tá an mhargaíocht ar líne an-tábhachtach do ghnólachtaí beaga.

Online marketing is very important for small businesses.

Chaith an comhlacht a lán airgid ar mhargaíocht.

The company spent a lot of money on marketing.

Cén plean margaíochta atá agaibh don táirge nua?

What marketing plan do you have for the new product?

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Marketing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for marketing?

The Irish for marketing is margaíocht (pronounced “MAR-ug-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean marketing (trading).

How do you pronounce margaíocht in Irish?

Margaíocht is said like “MAR-ug-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠəɡiəxt̪ˠ/).

Does margaíocht have a plural?

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

Does margaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Margaíocht can mean marketing or marketing (trading), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does margaíocht change to mhargaíocht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhargaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár margaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between margaíocht and fógraíocht?

Margaíocht is marketing in general, the whole process of promoting and selling, while fógraíocht is advertising specifically. Fógraíocht is one part of margaíocht.

How is margaíocht related to margadh?

Margaíocht comes from margadh, 'market' or 'bargain'. Margadh is the place or the deal, margaíocht is the activity of marketing.

Marketing in Irish (Margaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage