HeyRuaHow to say “cleaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- glanadh
- English:
- cleaning, clearance
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- glan, to clean (ag glanadh, cleaning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAN-uh” /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- glantaí
- Genitive singular:
- glanta, an ghlanta (e.g. lá glanta, cleaning day)
- Genitive plural:
- glantaí, na nglantaí (e.g. tréimhse na nglantaí, the period of the cleanings)
What does “glanadh” mean?
“Glanadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cleaning
- The act of making something clean; the verbal noun of the verb 'glan'.Also: cleansing, wash, clean-up.
1 other meaning: clearance
- 2clearance
- The act of clearing something away or clearing land, a debt or an area.Also: clearing, clearing away.
Other Irish words for cleaning: glantachán (cleaning), glantóireacht (cleaning)
“Glanadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, glanadh means cleaning: it is the verbal noun of the verb glan (to clean). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Glanadh” with the article
The plural of cleaning in Irish is glantaí. Here is glanadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glanadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glanadh, 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 glanadh (pronounced “GLAN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glantaí. Depending on context it can also mean clearance.
How do you pronounce glanadh in Irish?
Glanadh is said like “GLAN-uh” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of cleaning in Irish?
The plural of glanadh is glantaí; with the article, it is na glantaí. The genitive plural is glantaí, as in tréimhse na nglantaí (the period of the cleanings).
Does glanadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glanadh can mean cleaning or clearance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does glanadh change to ghlanadh or nglanadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glanadh becomes mo ghlanadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglanadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am cleaning' in Irish?
Use the verbal noun with 'ag': 'Tá mé ag glanadh'. With an object it takes the genitive: 'ag glanadh an tí'.
