HeyRuaHow to say “selling” in Irish
- Irish:
- díol
- English:
- selling, payment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díol, to sell (ag díol, selling)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jeel” /dʲiːlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- díola, an díola (e.g. praghas díola an tí, the selling price of the house)
What does “díol” mean?
“Díol” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- selling
- The act of selling something; the verbal noun of the verb díol, to sell.Also: sale, sell, vending.
1 other meaning: payment
- 2payment
- Payment or recompense given for something, including in the sense of getting what one deserves.Also: recompense, requital, paying.
Other Irish words for selling: reic (sale), díolachán (sale), díoltóireacht (selling)
“Díol” as a verbal noun
After ag, díol means selling: it is the verbal noun of the verb díol (to sell). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díol” with the article
Here is díol after the article (an t-alt).
“Díol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díol, 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 díol (pronounced “jeel”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean payment.
How do you pronounce díol in Irish?
Díol is said like “jeel” (IPA /dʲiːlˠ/).
Does díol have a plural?
No plural form is given for díol in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does díol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díol can mean selling or payment, depending on context; the first is the most common. Díol also has its own entry as a verb meaning to sell.
Why does díol change to dhíol or ndíol?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díol becomes mo dhíol (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíol (eclipsis).
How do I say something is for sale?
Use ar díol: Tá an teach ar díol means 'The house is for sale'.
What is the opposite of díol?
The opposite is ceannach, buying: ceannach agus díol means 'buying and selling'.
