HeyRuaHow to say “selling” in Irish
- Irish:
- díoltóireacht
- English:
- selling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEEL-toh-ruhkht” /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- díoltóireachta, na díoltóireachta (e.g. cúrsa díoltóireachta, sales course)
What does “díoltóireacht” mean?
- selling
- The activity or business of selling goods, especially as a trade or occupation.Also: salesmanship, sales, vending, dealing.
Other Irish words for selling: díol (selling), reic (sale), díolachán (sale)
“Díoltóireacht” with the article
Here is díoltóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Díoltóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díoltóireacht, the Irish word for selling.
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Selling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for selling?
The Irish for selling is díoltóireacht (pronounced “DEEL-toh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce díoltóireacht in Irish?
Díoltóireacht is said like “DEEL-toh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does díoltóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for díoltóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díoltóireacht change to dhíoltóireacht or ndíoltóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díoltóireacht becomes mo dhíoltóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíoltóireacht (eclipsis).
How is díoltóireacht different from díol?
Díol is the general verbal noun for selling or a sale, while díoltóireacht refers to selling as an activity or trade, the work of a díoltóir (seller).
