HeyRuaHow to say “trafficking” in Irish
- Irish:
- gáinneáil
- English:
- trafficking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gáinneáil, to traffic (ag gáinneáil, trafficking)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAWN-yawl” /ˈɡaːn̠ʲaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- gáinneála, na gáinneála (e.g. lucht gáinneála, traffickers)
What does “gáinneáil” mean?
- trafficking
- Illegal dealing or trading in goods, especially drugs, people or weapons; it is the verbal noun of the verb gáinneáil.Also: illegal dealing, drug dealing, smuggling trade, peddling.
“Gáinneáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, gáinneáil means trafficking: it is the verbal noun of the verb gáinneáil (to traffic). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gáinneáil” with the article
Here is gáinneáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Gáinneáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gáinneáil, the Irish word for trafficking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Trafficking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trafficking?
The Irish for trafficking is gáinneáil (pronounced “GAWN-yawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gáinneáil in Irish?
Gáinneáil is said like “GAWN-yawl” (IPA /ˈɡaːn̠ʲaːlʲ/).
Does gáinneáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for gáinneáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gáinneáil have more than one meaning?
Gáinneáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to traffic.
Why does gáinneáil change to gháinneáil or ngáinneáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gáinneáil becomes mo gháinneáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngáinneáil (eclipsis).
How do you say 'drug dealer' in Irish?
A trafficker or dealer is gáinneálaí, so a drug dealer is gáinneálaí drugaí.
