HeyRuaHow to say “neatness” in Irish
- Irish:
- slacht
- English:
- neatness, finish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “slakht” /sl̪ˠaxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- slachta, an tslachta (e.g. easpa slachta, lack of neatness)
What does “slacht” mean?
“Slacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- neatness
- A tidy, well-ordered or well-finished appearance.Also: tidiness, good appearance, orderliness.
1 other meaning: finish
- 2finish
- The polish or finishing touch that makes a piece of work look well done.Also: polish, finishing touch, shape.
Other Irish words for neatness: néatacht (neatness)
“Slacht” with the article
Here is slacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Slacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slacht, the Irish word for neatness.
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Neatness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for neatness?
The Irish for neatness is slacht (pronounced “slakht”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean finish.
How do you pronounce slacht in Irish?
Slacht is said like “slakht” (IPA /sl̪ˠaxt̪ˠ/).
Does slacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for slacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does slacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slacht can mean neatness or finish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slacht change to shlacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlacht. After ár (our) it stays ár slacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'to tidy something up' using slacht?
Use 'slacht a chur ar rud', for example 'Chuir mé slacht ar an gcistin' means 'I tidied up the kitchen'.
What is the difference between slacht and snas?
Slacht is general neatness or a well-finished look, while snas is more literally gloss or polish, also used for polish in speech, as in 'snas cainte'.
