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Weak market in Irish (Lagmhargadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for weak market is lagmhargadh, a masculine noun (plural lagmhargaí).
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How to say “weak market” in Irish

Irish:
lagmhargadh
English:
weak market
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“LOG-war-uh-guh”  /ˈl̪ˠaɡˌwaɾˠəɡə/
Various forms
Plural:
lagmhargaí (weak markets)
Genitive singular:
lagmhargaidh, an lagmhargaidh (e.g. tréimhse an lagmhargaidh, the period of the weak market)
Genitive plural:
lagmhargaí, na lagmhargaí (e.g. tréithe na lagmhargaí, the characteristics of the weak markets)

What does “lagmhargadh” mean?

weak market
A market where demand is low and prices are falling or depressed.Also: slack market, depressed market, bear market.

“Lagmhargadh” with the article

The plural of weak market in Irish is lagmhargaí. Here is lagmhargadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lagmhargadh
the weak market
No change after an
na lagmhargaí
the weak markets
Plural: no change after na

“Lagmhargadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lagmhargadh, the Irish word for weak market.

Tá lagmhargadh ann faoi láthair do thithe.
There is a weak market for houses at the moment.
Thit na praghsanna sa lagmhargadh.
Prices fell in the weak market.
Bhí an lagmhargadh ina bhuille don chomhlacht.
The weak market was a blow to the company.
Le linn an lagmhargaidh níor dhíol siad mórán.
During the weak market they didn't sell much.
Is minic a bhíonn lagmhargaí ann tar éis borradh.
Weak markets often follow a boom.
Ní maith liom infheistiú i lagmhargadh.
I don't like investing in a weak market.
Mhair an lagmhargadh ar feadh dhá bhliain.
The weak market lasted for two years.

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Weak market in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for weak market?

The Irish for weak market is lagmhargadh (pronounced “LOG-war-uh-guh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lagmhargaí.

How do you pronounce lagmhargadh in Irish?

Lagmhargadh is said like “LOG-war-uh-guh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaɡˌwaɾˠəɡə/).

What is the plural of weak market in Irish?

The plural of lagmhargadh is lagmhargaí; with the article, na lagmhargaí means “the weak markets”. The genitive plural is lagmhargaí, as in tréithe na lagmhargaí (the characteristics of the weak markets).

How is 'lagmhargadh' formed?

It combines 'lag' (weak) with 'margadh' (market), and the prefix lenites the m, giving 'lagmhargadh'.

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