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Price competition in Irish (Praghaschoimhlint): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for price competition is praghaschoimhlint, a feminine noun (plural praghaschoimhlintí).
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How to say “price competition” in Irish

Irish:
praghaschoimhlint
English:
price competition
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:
“PRAIS-khee-lint”  /ˈpɾˠəisˌxiːlʲɪnʲtʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
praghaschoimhlintí (price competitions)
Genitive singular:
praghaschoimhlinte, na praghaschoimhlinte (e.g. tionchar na praghaschoimhlinte, the effect of price competition)
Genitive plural:
praghaschoimhlintí, na bpraghaschoimhlintí (e.g. anailís na bpraghaschoimhlintí, the analysis of price competitions)

What does “praghaschoimhlint” mean?

price competition
Competition between businesses in which each tries to win customers by offering lower prices than its rivals.Also: price war, competitive pricing, price rivalry.

“Praghaschoimhlint” with the article

The plural of price competition in Irish is praghaschoimhlintí. Here is praghaschoimhlint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an phraghaschoimhlint
the price competition
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
na praghaschoimhlintí
the price competitions
Plural: no change after na

“Praghaschoimhlint” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using praghaschoimhlint, the Irish word for price competition.

Tá praghaschoimhlint ghéar idir na hollmhargaí.
There is fierce price competition between the supermarkets.
Bhí an phraghaschoimhlint go maith do na custaiméirí.
The price competition was good for the customers.
Dhún an siopa beag de bharr na praghaschoimhlinte.
The small shop closed because of the price competition.
Ní féidir linn praghaschoimhlint a sheachaint sa mhargadh seo.
We can't avoid price competition in this market.
Tá praghaschoimhlintí éagsúla le feiceáil san earnáil.
Various price competitions can be seen in the sector.
Labhair an t-eacnamaí faoi phraghaschoimhlint sna haerlínte.
The economist spoke about price competition among the airlines.
Is cuid den chóras í an phraghaschoimhlint.
Price competition is part of the system.

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Price competition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for price competition?

The Irish for price competition is praghaschoimhlint (pronounced “PRAIS-khee-lint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is praghaschoimhlintí.

How do you pronounce praghaschoimhlint in Irish?

Praghaschoimhlint is said like “PRAIS-khee-lint” (IPA /ˈpɾˠəisˌxiːlʲɪnʲtʲ/).

What is the plural of price competition in Irish?

The plural of praghaschoimhlint is praghaschoimhlintí; with the article, na praghaschoimhlintí means “the price competitions”. The genitive plural is praghaschoimhlintí, as in anailís na bpraghaschoimhlintí (the analysis of price competitions).

Why does praghaschoimhlint change to phraghaschoimhlint or bpraghaschoimhlint?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) praghaschoimhlint becomes mo phraghaschoimhlint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpraghaschoimhlint (eclipsis).

How does 'praghaschoimhlint' differ from 'iomaíocht'?

'Iomaíocht' is competition in general, while 'praghaschoimhlint' specifically means competition on price; 'coimhlint' itself suggests a struggle or contest.

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