HeyRuaHow to say “sale” in Irish
- Irish:
- díolachán
- English:
- sale, sale (event)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-luh-khawn” /ˈdʲiːləxaːn/
- Plural:
- díolacháin (sales)
- Genitive singular:
- díolacháin, an díolacháin (e.g. lá an díolacháin, the day of the sale)
- Genitive plural:
- díolachán, na ndíolachán (e.g. líon na ndíolachán, the number of sales)
What does “díolachán” mean?
“Díolachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sale
- The act or business of selling goods, or an event where things are sold.Also: selling, sales.
“Díolachán” with the article
The plural of sale in Irish is díolacháin. Here is díolachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díolachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díolachán, the Irish word for sale.
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Sale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sale?
The Irish for sale is díolachán (pronounced “DEE-luh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díolacháin. Depending on context it can also mean sale (event).
How do you pronounce díolachán in Irish?
Díolachán is said like “DEE-luh-khawn” (IPA /ˈdʲiːləxaːn/).
What is the plural of sale in Irish?
The plural of díolachán is díolacháin; with the article, na díolacháin means “the sales”. The genitive plural is díolachán, as in líon na ndíolachán (the number of sales).
Does díolachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díolachán can mean sale or sale (event), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díolachán change to dhíolachán or ndíolachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díolachán becomes mo dhíolachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíolachán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'díol' and 'díolachán'?
'Díol' is the verbal noun and general word for selling, while 'díolachán' often refers to a sale as an event or to sales generally; 'for sale' is 'ar díol'.
