HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary clothes” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthéide
- English:
- ordinary clothes
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hay-dyeh” /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːheːdʲə/
- Plural:
- gnáthéidí (ordinary clothes)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthéide, na gnáthéide (e.g. gardaí gnáthéide, plain-clothes police)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthéidí, na ngnáthéidí (e.g. caitheamh na ngnáthéidí, the wearing of ordinary clothes)
What does “gnáthéide” mean?
- ordinary clothes
- Everyday clothing, as opposed to a uniform or formal dress; also used of civilian clothes or plain clothes worn by police.Also: plain clothes, civilian clothes, casual wear, everyday clothes.
Other Irish words for ordinary clothes: gnáthéadach (ordinary clothes)
“Gnáthéide” with the article
The plural of ordinary clothes in Irish is gnáthéidí. Here is gnáthéide after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthéide” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthéide, 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 gnáthéide (pronounced “GNAW-hay-dyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnáthéidí.
How do you pronounce gnáthéide in Irish?
Gnáthéide is said like “GNAW-hay-dyeh” (IPA /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːheːdʲə/).
What is the plural of ordinary clothes in Irish?
The plural of gnáthéide is gnáthéidí; with the article, na gnáthéidí means “the ordinary clothes”. The genitive plural is gnáthéidí, as in caitheamh na ngnáthéidí (the wearing of ordinary clothes).
Why does gnáthéide change to ghnáthéide or ngnáthéide?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthéide becomes mo ghnáthéide (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthéide (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthéide' different from 'éide'?
'Éide' means a uniform, while 'gnáthéide' means ordinary or plain clothes, the opposite of a uniform.
