HeyRuaHow to say “wholesale” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórdhíol
- English:
- wholesale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-yeel” /ˈmˠoːɾˠˌjiːlˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- mórdhíola, an mhórdhíola (e.g. praghas mórdhíola, wholesale price)
What does “mórdhíol” mean?
- wholesale
- The selling of goods in large quantities, usually to shops or traders rather than to the public.Also: wholesaling, bulk selling, wholesale trade.
“Mórdhíol” with the article
Here is mórdhíol after the article (an t-alt).
an mórdhíol
the wholesale
No change after an
“Mórdhíol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórdhíol, the Irish word for wholesale.
Tá sé ag obair sa mhórdhíol le fiche bliain.
He has been working in wholesale for twenty years.
Ceannaímid gach rud ar phraghas mórdhíola.
We buy everything at wholesale price.
Is gnó mórdhíola é, ní siopa.
It's a wholesale business, not a shop.
Díolann an comhlacht earraí ar mórdhíol amháin.
The company sells goods wholesale only.
Tá an mórdhíol níos saoire ná an miondíol.
Wholesale is cheaper than retail.
D'oscail sé stóras mórdhíola i nGaillimh.
He opened a wholesale warehouse in Galway.
Bíonn brabús beag ar an mórdhíol.
There is a small margin on wholesale.
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Wholesale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wholesale?
The Irish for wholesale is mórdhíol (pronounced “MOHR-yeel”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mórdhíol in Irish?
Mórdhíol is said like “MOHR-yeel” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˠˌjiːlˠ/).
Does mórdhíol have a plural?
No plural form is given for mórdhíol in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mórdhíol change to mhórdhíol?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórdhíol. After ár (our) it stays ár mórdhíol, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the opposite of 'mórdhíol'?
The opposite is 'miondíol', meaning retail. A wholesaler is 'mórdhíoltóir' and a retailer is 'miondíoltóir'.
