HeyRuaHow to say “cleanser” in Irish
- Irish:
- glantach
- English:
- cleanser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAN-tukh” /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- glantaigh (cleansers)
- Genitive singular:
- glantaigh, an ghlantaigh (e.g. buidéal an ghlantaigh, the bottle of cleanser)
- Genitive plural:
- glantach, na nglantach (e.g. praghas na nglantach, the price of the cleaning products)
What does “glantach” mean?
- cleanser
- A substance or product used to clean things, such as washing liquid or powder.Also: cleaning agent, cleaning product, washing liquid, washing powder.
“Glantach” with the article
The plural of cleanser in Irish is glantaigh. Here is glantach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glantach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glantach, the Irish word for cleanser.
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Cleanser in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cleanser?
The Irish for cleanser is glantach (pronounced “GLAN-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glantaigh.
How do you pronounce glantach in Irish?
Glantach is said like “GLAN-tukh” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠan̪ˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of cleanser in Irish?
The plural of glantach is glantaigh; with the article, na glantaigh means “the cleansers”. The genitive plural is glantach, as in praghas na nglantach (the price of the cleaning products).
Does glantach have more than one meaning?
Glantach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning cleansing.
Why does glantach change to ghlantach or nglantach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glantach becomes mo ghlantach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglantach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'glantach' and 'gallúnach'?
'Gallúnach' is soap, while 'glantach' is any cleaning product or detergent, such as washing-up liquid or floor cleaner.
