HeyRuaHow to say “point of sale” in Irish
- Irish:
- díolphointe
- English:
- point of sale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-uhl-fwin-tyuh” /ˈdʲiːlˠˌfˠɪn̠ʲtʲə/
- Plural:
- díolphointí (points of sale)
- Genitive singular:
- díolphointe, an díolphointe (e.g. trealamh an díolphointe, point-of-sale equipment)
- Genitive plural:
- díolphointí, na ndíolphointí (e.g. líon na ndíolphointí, the number of points of sale)
What does “díolphointe” mean?
- point of sale
- The place, such as a shop counter, till or outlet, where goods are sold to customers and paid for.Also: sales point, sales outlet, outlet, checkout.
“Díolphointe” with the article
The plural of point of sale in Irish is díolphointí. Here is díolphointe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díolphointe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díolphointe, the Irish word for point of sale.
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Point of sale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for point of sale?
The Irish for point of sale is díolphointe (pronounced “DEE-uhl-fwin-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díolphointí.
How do you pronounce díolphointe in Irish?
Díolphointe is said like “DEE-uhl-fwin-tyuh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːlˠˌfˠɪn̠ʲtʲə/).
What is the plural of point of sale in Irish?
The plural of díolphointe is díolphointí; with the article, na díolphointí means “the points of sale”. The genitive plural is díolphointí, as in líon na ndíolphointí (the number of points of sale).
Why does díolphointe change to dhíolphointe or ndíolphointe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díolphointe becomes mo dhíolphointe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíolphointe (eclipsis).
How is 'díolphointe' formed?
It is a compound of 'díol' (sale, selling) and 'pointe' (point), so the 'p' is lenited to 'ph' after the first element.
Does 'díolphointe' mean a selling point, an attractive feature of a product?
No, 'díolphointe' is the place where goods are sold, the point of sale. For an attractive feature of a product, a word such as 'buntáiste' (advantage) is more usual.
