HeyRuaHow to say “trafficker” in Irish
- Irish:
- gáinneálaí
- English:
- trafficker, dealer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAWN-yaw-lee” /ˈɡaːnʲaːlʲiː/
- Plural:
- gáinneálaithe (traffickers)
- Genitive singular:
- gáinneálaí, an gháinneálaí (e.g. teach an gháinneálaí, the trafficker's house)
- Genitive plural:
- gáinneálaithe, na ngáinneálaithe (e.g. líonra na ngáinneálaithe, the traffickers' network)
What does “gáinneálaí” mean?
“Gáinneálaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trafficker
- A person who deals illegally in goods such as drugs or arms, or who smuggles people.Also: dealer, smuggler, drug dealer.
1 other meaning: dealer
- 2dealer
- A person who trades or bargains in goods, often in a petty or dishonest way.Also: huckster, trader.
“Gáinneálaí” with the article
The plural of trafficker in Irish is gáinneálaithe. Here is gáinneálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gáinneálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gáinneálaí, the Irish word for trafficker.
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Trafficker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trafficker?
The Irish for trafficker is gáinneálaí (pronounced “GAWN-yaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gáinneálaithe. Depending on context it can also mean dealer.
How do you pronounce gáinneálaí in Irish?
Gáinneálaí is said like “GAWN-yaw-lee” (IPA /ˈɡaːnʲaːlʲiː/).
What is the plural of trafficker in Irish?
The plural of gáinneálaí is gáinneálaithe; with the article, na gáinneálaithe means “the traffickers”. The genitive plural is gáinneálaithe, as in líonra na ngáinneálaithe (the traffickers' network).
Does gáinneálaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gáinneálaí can mean trafficker or dealer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gáinneálaí change to gháinneálaí or ngáinneálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gáinneálaí becomes mo gháinneálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngáinneálaí (eclipsis).
What is the related word for the activity itself?
The activity is 'gáinneáil', as in 'gáinneáil drugaí' (drug trafficking).
Is 'gáinneálaí' the same as 'déileálaí'?
'Déileálaí' is a neutral dealer or trader, while 'gáinneálaí' usually suggests illegal or shady dealing.
