HeyRuaHow to say “pedlar” in Irish
- Irish:
- mangaire
- English:
- pedlar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MANG-gur-uh” /ˈmˠaŋɡəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- mangairí (pedlars)
- Genitive singular:
- mangaire, an mhangaire (e.g. mála an mhangaire, the pedlar's bag)
- Genitive plural:
- mangairí, na mangairí (e.g. glórtha na mangairí, the voices of the hawkers)
What does “mangaire” mean?
- pedlar
- A person who travels about selling small goods, or a street seller.Also: peddler, hawker, huckster, vendor, dealer.
“Mangaire” with the article
The plural of pedlar in Irish is mangairí. Here is mangaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mangaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mangaire, the Irish word for pedlar.
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Pedlar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pedlar?
The Irish for pedlar is mangaire (pronounced “MANG-gur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mangairí.
How do you pronounce mangaire in Irish?
Mangaire is said like “MANG-gur-uh” (IPA /ˈmˠaŋɡəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of pedlar in Irish?
The plural of mangaire is mangairí; with the article, na mangairí means “the pedlars”. The genitive plural is mangairí, as in glórtha na mangairí (the voices of the hawkers).
Why does mangaire change to mhangaire?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhangaire. After ár (our) it stays ár mangaire, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'mangaire' and 'ceannaí'?
A 'ceannaí' is a merchant or trader in general, while a 'mangaire' is a pedlar or hawker selling small goods, often travelling or on the street.
How do you say 'drug dealer' in Irish?
A common term is 'mangaire drugaí', literally a drug pedlar.
