HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary clothes” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthchulaith
- English:
- ordinary clothes
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-khul-ih” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxʊlˠɪh/
- Plural:
- gnáthchultacha (ordinary clothes)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthchulaithe, na gnáthchulaithe (e.g. fear na gnáthchulaithe, the man in the ordinary clothes)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthchultacha, na ngnáthchultacha (e.g. stíl na ngnáthchultacha, the style of the ordinary suits)
What does “gnáthchulaith” mean?
- ordinary clothes
- Everyday clothing or plain dress, as opposed to a uniform or formal wear.Also: plain clothes, everyday clothes, casual dress, civilian clothes.
Other Irish words for ordinary clothes: gnáthéadach (ordinary clothes), gnáthéide (ordinary clothes)
“Gnáthchulaith” with the article
The plural of ordinary clothes in Irish is gnáthchultacha. Here is gnáthchulaith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthchulaith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthchulaith, 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 gnáthchulaith (pronounced “GNAW-khul-ih”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnáthchultacha.
How do you pronounce gnáthchulaith in Irish?
Gnáthchulaith is said like “GNAW-khul-ih” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxʊlˠɪh/).
What is the plural of ordinary clothes in Irish?
The plural of gnáthchulaith is gnáthchultacha; with the article, na gnáthchultacha means “the ordinary clothes”. The genitive plural is gnáthchultacha, as in stíl na ngnáthchultacha (the style of the ordinary suits).
Why does gnáthchulaith change to ghnáthchulaith or ngnáthchulaith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthchulaith becomes mo ghnáthchulaith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthchulaith (eclipsis).
How do I say 'plain-clothes policeman' in Irish?
Use 'póilín i ngnáthchulaith' or 'garda i ngnáthéadaí', literally a policeman in ordinary dress.
How is 'gnáthchulaith' different from 'éide'?
'Éide' is a uniform, while 'gnáthchulaith' is the ordinary clothing worn instead of a uniform or formal suit.
