HeyRuaHow to say “rinsing” in Irish
- Irish:
- rinseáil
- English:
- rinsing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- rinseáil, to rinse (ag rinseáil, rinsing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RIN-shawl” /ˈɾʲiːnʲʃaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- rinseála, na rinseála (e.g. am rinseála, rinsing time)
What does “rinseáil” mean?
- rinsing
- The act of rinsing something in clean water; it is the verbal noun of the verb rinseáil.Also: rinse, rinse cycle.
Other Irish words for rinsing: sruthlú (rinsing)
“Rinseáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, rinseáil means rinsing: it is the verbal noun of the verb rinseáil (to rinse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Rinseáil” with the article
Here is rinseáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Rinseáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rinseáil, the Irish word for rinsing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rinsing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rinsing?
The Irish for rinsing is rinseáil (pronounced “RIN-shawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce rinseáil in Irish?
Rinseáil is said like “RIN-shawl” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːnʲʃaːlʲ/).
Does rinseáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for rinseáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does rinseáil have more than one meaning?
Rinseáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to rinse.
Is there another Irish word for rinsing?
Yes, sruthlú (from sruthlaigh) is the more traditional word; rinseáil is a borrowing that is common in everyday speech.
