HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary clothes” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthéadach
- English:
- ordinary clothes
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-ay-duh-khuh” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌeːd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- gnáthéadaí (ordinary clothes)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthéadaigh, an ghnáthéadaigh (e.g. lá gnáthéadaigh, non-uniform day)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthéadaí, na ngnáthéadaí (e.g. siopa gnáthéadaí, shop selling ordinary clothes)
What does “gnáthéadach” mean?
- ordinary clothes
- Everyday clothing as opposed to a uniform, formal wear or special dress.Also: plain clothes, civilian clothes, casual clothes, everyday clothes, civvies.
Other Irish words for ordinary clothes: gnáthéide (ordinary clothes)
“Gnáthéadach” with the article
The plural of ordinary clothes in Irish is gnáthéadaí. Here is gnáthéadach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthéadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthéadach, the Irish word for ordinary clothes.
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Ordinary clothes in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordinary clothes?
The Irish for ordinary clothes is gnáthéadach (pronounced “GNAW-ay-duh-khuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthéadaí.
How do you pronounce gnáthéadach in Irish?
Gnáthéadach is said like “GNAW-ay-duh-khuh” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌeːd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of ordinary clothes in Irish?
The plural of gnáthéadach is gnáthéadaí; with the article, na gnáthéadaí means “the ordinary clothes”. The genitive plural is gnáthéadaí, as in siopa gnáthéadaí (shop selling ordinary clothes).
Why does gnáthéadach change to ghnáthéadach or ngnáthéadach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthéadach becomes mo ghnáthéadach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthéadach (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is in plain clothes?
Use the preposition i with eclipsis: i ngnáthéadach, as in 'bleachtaire i ngnáthéadach', a plain-clothes detective.
