HeyRuaHow to say “resale” in Irish
- Irish:
- athdhíol
- English:
- resale
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athdhíol, to resell (ag athdhíol, reselling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-yeel” /ˈahˌjiːlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- athdhíola, an athdhíola (e.g. luach athdhíola, resale value)
What does “athdhíol” mean?
- resale
- The act of selling something again that was previously bought; it is the verbal noun of the verb athdhíol, to resell.Also: reselling, selling on, retail resale.
“Athdhíol” as a verbal noun
After ag, athdhíol means reselling: it is the verbal noun of the verb athdhíol (to resell). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athdhíol” with the article
Here is athdhíol after the article (an t-alt).
“Athdhíol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athdhíol, the Irish word for resale.
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Resale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resale?
The Irish for resale is athdhíol (pronounced “AH-yeel”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athdhíol in Irish?
Athdhíol is said like “AH-yeel” (IPA /ˈahˌjiːlˠ/).
Does athdhíol have a plural?
No plural form is given for athdhíol in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does athdhíol have more than one meaning?
Athdhíol also has its own entry as a verb meaning to resell.
Why does athdhíol sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athdhíol (the resale), a hathdhíol (her resale), a n-athdhíol (their resale).
How is athdhíol formed?
It is díol (selling) with the prefix ath- (re-, again), which lenites it: athdhíol, like athchúrsáil for recycling.
