HeyRuaHow to say “hygiene” in Irish
- Irish:
- sláinteolaíocht
- English:
- hygiene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SLAWN-chuh-lee-ukht” /ˈsl̪ˠaːnʲtʲəl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- sláinteolaíochta, na sláinteolaíochta (e.g. cúrsa sláinteolaíochta, a hygiene course)
What does “sláinteolaíocht” mean?
- hygiene
- The science and practice of keeping people and places clean and healthy.Also: sanitation, health science, public health.
“Sláinteolaíocht” with the article
Here is sláinteolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Sláinteolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sláinteolaíocht, the Irish word for hygiene.
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Hygiene in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hygiene?
The Irish for hygiene is sláinteolaíocht (pronounced “SLAWN-chuh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sláinteolaíocht in Irish?
Sláinteolaíocht is said like “SLAWN-chuh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠaːnʲtʲəl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does sláinteolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for sláinteolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sláinteolaíocht change to shláinteolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shláinteolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár sláinteolaíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sláinteolaíocht and sláinteachas?
Sláinteolaíocht is hygiene as a science or field of study, while sláinteachas usually refers to sanitation or practical hygiene arrangements. In everyday use they overlap.
