HeyRuaHow to say “retail” in Irish
- Irish:
- miondíol
- English:
- retail, retailing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- miondíol, to retail (ag miondíol, retailing)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-dee-ul” /ˈmʲɪn̪ˠˌdʲiːəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- miondíola, an mhiondíola (e.g. praghas miondíola, retail price)
What does “miondíol” mean?
“Miondíol” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- retail
- The selling of goods in small quantities directly to the public, as in shops.Also: retail trade, retail sale.
1 other meaning: retailing
- 2retailing
- The act of selling goods by retail; the verbal noun of the verb miondíol.Also: selling retail, selling by retail.
“Miondíol” as a verbal noun
After ag, miondíol means retailing: it is the verbal noun of the verb miondíol (to retail). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Miondíol” with the article
Here is miondíol after the article (an t-alt).
“Miondíol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using miondíol, the Irish word for retail.
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Retail in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for retail?
The Irish for retail is miondíol (pronounced “MIN-dee-ul”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean retailing.
How do you pronounce miondíol in Irish?
Miondíol is said like “MIN-dee-ul” (IPA /ˈmʲɪn̪ˠˌdʲiːəl̪ˠ/).
Does miondíol have a plural?
No plural form is given for miondíol in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does miondíol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Miondíol can mean retail or retailing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Miondíol also has its own entry as a verb meaning to retail.
Why does miondíol change to mhiondíol?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhiondíol. After ár (our) it stays ár miondíol, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the opposite of miondíol?
The opposite is mórdhíol, meaning wholesale; a retailer is a miondíoltóir and a wholesaler is a mórdhíoltóir.
