Dressing in Irish (Gléasadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dressing?

The Irish for dressing is gléasadh (pronounced “GLAY-suh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean preparing or tuning.

Q: Does gléasadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gléasadh can mean dressing, preparing or tuning, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “dressing” in Irish

Irish:: gléasadh
English:: dressing, preparing, tuning
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: gléas, to dress (ag gléasadh, dressing)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “GLAY-suh” /ˈɟlʲeːsˠə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gléasta, an ghléasta (e.g. am gléasta, time for dressing)

What does “gléasadh” mean?

“Gléasadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dressing: The act of dressing or getting dressed; verbal noun of the verb 'gléas'.Also: getting dressed, clothing oneself.

2 other meanings: preparing or tuning

2preparing: The act of preparing, arranging or equipping something; verbal noun of 'gléas'.Also: preparation, equipping, arranging.
3tuning: The act of tuning or adjusting an instrument or machine; verbal noun of 'gléas'.Also: adjusting, adjustment.

Other Irish words for dressing: bindealán (bandage), búiste (stuffing)

“Gléasadh” as a verbal noun

After ag, gléasadh means dressing: it is the verbal noun of the verb gléas (to dress). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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gléasadhverbal noun

ag gléasadhdressing

“Gléasadh” with the article

Here is gléasadh after the article (an t-alt).

an gléasadh

the dressing

No change after an

“Gléasadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gléasadh, the Irish word for dressing.

Bhí sí ag gléasadh don chóisir.

She was getting dressed for the party.

Thóg an gléasadh uair an chloig air.

Getting dressed took him an hour.

Tá seomra gléasta ar chúl an stáitse.

There is a dressing room behind the stage.

Bhí sé ag gléasadh na fidle roimh an gceolchoirm.

He was tuning the fiddle before the concert.

Chabhraigh mé leis na páistí iad féin a ghléasadh.

I helped the children get dressed.

Ní raibh aon deifir orm leis an ngléasadh.

I was in no hurry getting dressed.

Bhíomar ag gléasadh an tí don Nollaig.

We were decorating the house for Christmas.

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Dressing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dressing?

The Irish for dressing is gléasadh (pronounced “GLAY-suh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean preparing or tuning.

How do you pronounce gléasadh in Irish?

Gléasadh is said like “GLAY-suh” (IPA /ˈɟlʲeːsˠə/).

Does gléasadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for gléasadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does gléasadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gléasadh can mean dressing, preparing or tuning, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gléasadh change to ghléasadh or ngléasadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gléasadh becomes mo ghléasadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngléasadh (eclipsis).

How is 'gléasadh' related to 'gléas'?

'Gléas' as a noun means a device or instrument, while the verb 'gléas' means to dress, prepare or tune; 'gléasadh' is its verbal noun, as in 'ag gléasadh' (dressing).

How do I say 'getting dressed' in Irish?

You can say 'ag gléasadh' or, reflexively, 'do mo ghléasadh féin' (dressing myself); 'ag cur éadaí orm' is also common.

Dressing in Irish (Gléasadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage