HeyRuaHow to say “product” in Irish
- Irish:
- déantán
- English:
- product, artefact
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAYN-tawn” /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- déantáin (products)
- Genitive singular:
- déantáin, an déantáin (e.g. praghas an déantáin, the price of the product)
- Genitive plural:
- déantán, na ndéantán (e.g. raon na ndéantán, the range of products)
What does “déantán” mean?
“Déantán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- product
- Something that has been made or manufactured, especially by a process of production.Also: manufacture, artefact, made thing, manufactured article.
1 other meaning: artefact
- 2artefact
- An object made by human hands, such as a tool or ornament from the past.Also: artifact, handmade object, creation.
Other Irish words for product: táirge (product)
“Déantán” with the article
The plural of product in Irish is déantáin. Here is déantán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Déantán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déantán, the Irish word for product.
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Product in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for product?
The Irish for product is déantán (pronounced “DAYN-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is déantáin. Depending on context it can also mean artefact.
How do you pronounce déantán in Irish?
Déantán is said like “DAYN-tawn” (IPA /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of product in Irish?
The plural of déantán is déantáin; with the article, na déantáin means “the products”. The genitive plural is déantán, as in raon na ndéantán (the range of products).
Does déantán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Déantán can mean product or artefact, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does déantán change to dhéantán or ndéantán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déantán becomes mo dhéantán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéantán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'déantán' and 'táirge'?
'Táirge' is the usual word for a commercial product, while 'déantán' stresses that something was made, so it also covers artefacts and handmade things.
