HeyRuaHow to say “cleaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- glantachán
- English:
- cleaning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAN-tuh-khawn” /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠt̪ˠəxaːn̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- glantacháin, an ghlantacháin (e.g. ábhar glantacháin, cleaning material)
What does “glantachán” mean?
- cleaning
- The act or process of cleaning or clearing something; used especially in compounds like cleaning agents and clean-ups.Also: cleansing, clearance, clean-up.
Other Irish words for cleaning: glanadh (cleaning), glantóireacht (cleaning)
“Glantachán” with the article
Here is glantachán after the article (an t-alt).
“Glantachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glantachán, the Irish word for cleaning.
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Cleaning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cleaning?
The Irish for cleaning is glantachán (pronounced “GLAN-tuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce glantachán in Irish?
Glantachán is said like “GLAN-tuh-khawn” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠt̪ˠəxaːn̪ˠ/).
Does glantachán have a plural?
No plural form is given for glantachán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glantachán change to ghlantachán or nglantachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glantachán becomes mo ghlantachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglantachán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between glantachán and glanadh?
Glanadh is the verbal noun of glan, 'cleaning' as an action (ag glanadh an tí), while glantachán is a noun for cleaning as a process or job, often used attributively, as in ábhar glantacháin.
