HeyRuaHow to say “cleaner” in Irish
- Irish:
- glantóir
- English:
- cleaner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAN-tohr” /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- glantóirí (cleaners)
- Genitive singular:
- glantóra, an ghlantóra (e.g. obair an ghlantóra, the cleaner's work)
- Genitive plural:
- glantóirí, na nglantóirí (e.g. pá na nglantóirí, the cleaners' pay)
What does “glantóir” mean?
“Glantóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cleaner
- A person whose job is cleaning buildings, rooms or other places.Also: cleaning lady, janitor, charwoman.
1 other meaning:
- 2cleaner
- A substance or device used for cleaning things, such as a detergent.Also: detergent, cleaning agent, cleanser.
“Glantóir” with the article
The plural of cleaner in Irish is glantóirí. Here is glantóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glantóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glantóir, the Irish word for cleaner.
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Cleaner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cleaner?
The Irish for cleaner is glantóir (pronounced “GLAN-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glantóirí.
How do you pronounce glantóir in Irish?
Glantóir is said like “GLAN-tohr” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of cleaner in Irish?
The plural of glantóir is glantóirí; with the article, na glantóirí means “the cleaners”. The genitive plural is glantóirí, as in pá na nglantóirí (the cleaners' pay).
Why does glantóir change to ghlantóir or nglantóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glantóir becomes mo ghlantóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglantóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between glantóir and glantach?
Glantóir is mainly the person who cleans, though it can mean a cleaning product; glantach is the usual word for a detergent.
