HeyRuaHow to say “cleanliness” in Irish
- Irish:
- glanachar
- English:
- cleanliness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAN-uh-khur” /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠəxəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- glanachair, an ghlanachair (e.g. caighdeán glanachair, standard of cleanliness)
What does “glanachar” mean?
- cleanliness
- The state or quality of being clean.Also: cleanness, purity.
Other Irish words for cleanliness: glaineacht (cleanliness), glaine (cleanness), glantachas (cleanliness)
“Glanachar” with the article
Here is glanachar after the article (an t-alt).
“Glanachar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glanachar, the Irish word for cleanliness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cleanliness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cleanliness?
The Irish for cleanliness is glanachar (pronounced “GLAN-uh-khur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce glanachar in Irish?
Glanachar is said like “GLAN-uh-khur” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠəxəɾˠ/).
Does glanachar have a plural?
No plural form is given for glanachar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glanachar change to ghlanachar or nglanachar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glanachar becomes mo ghlanachar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglanachar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'glanachar' and 'glaine'?
Both can mean cleanliness; 'glaine' is the abstract noun from 'glan' and also means purity or clearness, while 'glanachar' refers more to the state of being kept clean.
