HeyRuaHow to say “cleaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- glantóireacht
- English:
- cleaning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAN-toh-ir-ukht” /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- glantóireachta, na glantóireachta (e.g. obair ghlantóireachta, cleaning work)
What does “glantóireacht” mean?
- cleaning
- The work or job of cleaning, especially cleaning buildings or houses as an occupation.Also: cleaning work, cleaning job, housecleaning.
Other Irish words for cleaning: glanadh (cleaning), glantachán (cleaning)
“Glantóireacht” with the article
Here is glantóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Glantóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glantóireacht, the Irish word for cleaning.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cleaning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cleaning?
The Irish for cleaning is glantóireacht (pronounced “GLAN-toh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce glantóireacht in Irish?
Glantóireacht is said like “GLAN-toh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does glantóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for glantóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glantóireacht change to ghlantóireacht or nglantóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glantóireacht becomes mo ghlantóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglantóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between glantóireacht and glanadh?
Glanadh is the verbal noun of glan, the act of cleaning anything, while glantóireacht usually means cleaning as work or an occupation, the job a glantóir does.
