HeyRuaHow to say “trader” in Irish
- Irish:
- tráchtálaí
- English:
- trader
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAWKH-taw-lee” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːxt̪ˠaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- tráchtálaithe (traders)
- Genitive singular:
- tráchtálaí, an tráchtálaí (e.g. oifig an tráchtálaí, the trader's office)
- Genitive plural:
- tráchtálaithe, na dtráchtálaithe (e.g. cumann na dtráchtálaithe, the traders' association)
What does “tráchtálaí” mean?
- trader
- A person who buys and sells goods as a business; a merchant or commercial agent.Also: merchant, dealer, businessperson, commercial agent.
Other Irish words for trader: ceannaí (merchant), trádálaí (trader), déileálaí (dealer)
“Tráchtálaí” with the article
The plural of trader in Irish is tráchtálaithe. Here is tráchtálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tráchtálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tráchtálaí, the Irish word for trader.
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Trader in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trader?
The Irish for trader is tráchtálaí (pronounced “TRAWKH-taw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tráchtálaithe.
How do you pronounce tráchtálaí in Irish?
Tráchtálaí is said like “TRAWKH-taw-lee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːxt̪ˠaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of trader in Irish?
The plural of tráchtálaí is tráchtálaithe; with the article, na tráchtálaithe means “the traders”. The genitive plural is tráchtálaithe, as in cumann na dtráchtálaithe (the traders' association).
Why does tráchtálaí change to thráchtálaí or dtráchtálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tráchtálaí becomes mo thráchtálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtráchtálaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tráchtálaí' and 'ceannaí'?
'Ceannaí' is the everyday word for a merchant or dealer, while 'tráchtálaí' is more formal and linked to 'tráchtáil' (commerce).
