HeyRuaHow to say “sale” in Irish
- Irish:
- reic
- English:
- sale, squandering, proclamation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- reic, to sell (ag reic, selling)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rek” /ɾˠɛc/
- Plural:
- reiceanna (sales)
- Genitive singular:
- reaca, an reaca (e.g. lucht reaca, sellers, vendors)
- Genitive plural:
- reiceanna, na reiceanna (e.g. líon na reiceanna, the number of sales)
What does “reic” mean?
“Reic” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sale
- The act of selling something, especially selling it off cheaply; verbal noun of the verb 'reic'.Also: selling, selling off, vending.
2 other meanings: squandering or proclamation
“Reic” as a verbal noun
After ag, reic means selling: it is the verbal noun of the verb reic (to sell). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Reic” with the article
The plural of sale in Irish is reiceanna. Here is reic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Reic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reic, the Irish word for sale.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sale?
The Irish for sale is reic (pronounced “rek”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reiceanna. Depending on context it can also mean squandering or proclamation.
How do you pronounce reic in Irish?
Reic is said like “rek” (IPA /ɾˠɛc/).
What is the plural of sale in Irish?
The plural of reic is reiceanna; with the article, na reiceanna means “the sales”. The genitive plural is reiceanna, as in líon na reiceanna (the number of sales).
Does reic have more than one meaning?
Yes. Reic can mean sale, squandering or proclamation, depending on context; the first is the most common. Reic also has its own entry as a verb meaning to sell.
What is the difference between 'reic' and 'díol'?
'Díol' is the ordinary word for selling, while 'reic' often suggests selling off or selling cheaply, and can also mean squandering, as in 'ag reic airgid'.
