Seller in Irish (Díoltóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for seller?

The Irish for seller is díoltóir (pronounced “DEEL-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díoltóirí. Depending on context it can also mean shop assistant.

Q: What is the plural of seller in Irish?

The plural of díoltóir is díoltóirí; with the article, na díoltóirí means “the sellers”. The genitive plural is díoltóirí, as in cumann na ndíoltóirí (the sellers' association).

Q: Does díoltóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Díoltóir can mean seller or shop assistant, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “seller” in Irish

Irish:: díoltóir
English:: seller, shop assistant
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DEEL-toh-ir” /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: díoltóirí (sellers)
Genitive singular:: díoltóra, an díoltóra (e.g. ainm an díoltóra, the seller's name)
Genitive plural:: díoltóirí, na ndíoltóirí (e.g. cumann na ndíoltóirí, the sellers' association)

What does “díoltóir” mean?

“Díoltóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

seller: A person who sells goods or property to someone else.Also: vendor, dealer, salesman, salesperson.

1 other meaning: shop assistant

2shop assistant: A person who serves customers and sells things in a shop.Also: sales assistant, salesperson.

“Díoltóir” with the article

The plural of seller in Irish is díoltóirí. Here is díoltóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an díoltóir

the seller

No change after an

na díoltóirí

the sellers

Plural: no change after na

“Díoltóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using díoltóir, the Irish word for seller.

Is díoltóir leabhar é m'uncail.

My uncle is a bookseller.

Labhair mé leis an díoltóir faoin bpraghas.

I spoke to the seller about the price.

Ní raibh uimhir an díoltóra agam.

I didn't have the seller's number.

Bhí go leor díoltóirí ar an margadh inniu.

There were lots of sellers at the market today.

Is díoltóir maith í mo dheirfiúr.

My sister is a good saleswoman.

Thug an díoltóir lascaine dúinn.

The vendor gave us a discount.

Tá na díoltóirí ar an margadh an-chairdiúil.

The sellers at the market are very friendly.

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Seller in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for seller?

The Irish for seller is díoltóir (pronounced “DEEL-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díoltóirí. Depending on context it can also mean shop assistant.

How do you pronounce díoltóir in Irish?

Díoltóir is said like “DEEL-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of seller in Irish?

The plural of díoltóir is díoltóirí; with the article, na díoltóirí means “the sellers”. The genitive plural is díoltóirí, as in cumann na ndíoltóirí (the sellers' association).

Does díoltóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Díoltóir can mean seller or shop assistant, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does díoltóir change to dhíoltóir or ndíoltóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díoltóir becomes mo dhíoltóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíoltóir (eclipsis).

What is the opposite of díoltóir?

The buyer is ceannaitheoir; díoltóir comes from the verb díol, to sell.

Seller in Irish (Díoltóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage