HeyRuaHow to say “retailer” in Irish
- Irish:
- mioncheannaí
- English:
- retailer, huckster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-hyan-ee” /ˈmʲɪnˌçanˠiː/
- Plural:
- mioncheannaithe (retailers)
- Genitive singular:
- mioncheannaí, an mhioncheannaí (e.g. siopa an mhioncheannaí, the retailer's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- mioncheannaithe, na mioncheannaithe (e.g. cumann na mioncheannaithe, the retailers' association)
What does “mioncheannaí” mean?
“Mioncheannaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- retailer
- A trader who sells goods in small quantities directly to the public.Also: retail trader, small trader, shopkeeper.
1 other meaning: huckster
- 2huckster
- A small dealer or pedlar who sells cheap goods.Also: pedlar, petty dealer.
“Mioncheannaí” with the article
The plural of retailer in Irish is mioncheannaithe. Here is mioncheannaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mioncheannaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mioncheannaí, the Irish word for retailer.
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Retailer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for retailer?
The Irish for retailer is mioncheannaí (pronounced “MIN-hyan-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mioncheannaithe. Depending on context it can also mean huckster.
How do you pronounce mioncheannaí in Irish?
Mioncheannaí is said like “MIN-hyan-ee” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnˌçanˠiː/).
What is the plural of retailer in Irish?
The plural of mioncheannaí is mioncheannaithe; with the article, na mioncheannaithe means “the retailers”. The genitive plural is mioncheannaithe, as in cumann na mioncheannaithe (the retailers' association).
Does mioncheannaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mioncheannaí can mean retailer or huckster, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mioncheannaí change to mhioncheannaí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhioncheannaí. After ár (our) it stays ár mioncheannaí, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mioncheannaí' different from 'ceannaí'?
'Ceannaí' is a merchant or trader in general, while 'mioncheannaí' (from 'mion', small) specifically means a retailer or small dealer. A wholesaler is 'mórdhíoltóir'.
