HeyRuaHow to say “sanitation” in Irish
- Irish:
- sláintíocht
- English:
- sanitation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLAWN-tee-ukht” /ˈsˠl̪ˠaːnʲtʲiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sláintíochta, na sláintíochta (e.g. córas sláintíochta, sanitation system)
What does “sláintíocht” mean?
- sanitation
- The arrangements and systems, such as drains, sewers and clean water, that keep a place clean and protect public health.Also: hygiene, public health, sanitary arrangements.
“Sláintíocht” with the article
Here is sláintíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an tsláintíocht
the sanitation
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Sláintíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sláintíocht, the Irish word for sanitation.
Tá sláintíocht mhaith ríthábhachtach do shláinte an phobail.
Good sanitation is vital for public health.
Bhí an tsláintíocht go dona sa champa.
Sanitation was very poor in the camp.
Tá easpa sláintíochta ina fadhb mhór sa cheantar.
Lack of sanitation is a big problem in the area.
Rinne an chomhairle feabhas ar an tsláintíocht sa bhaile.
The council improved sanitation in the town.
Tá infheistíocht ag teastáil i sláintíocht agus in uisce glan.
Investment is needed in sanitation and clean water.
Scaipeann galair go tapa gan sláintíocht cheart.
Diseases spread quickly without proper sanitation.
D'fhoghlaim na daltaí faoi stair na sláintíochta.
The pupils learned about the history of sanitation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sanitation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sanitation?
The Irish for sanitation is sláintíocht (pronounced “SLAWN-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sláintíocht in Irish?
Sláintíocht is said like “SLAWN-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈsˠl̪ˠaːnʲtʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does sláintíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for sláintíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sláintíocht change to shláintíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shláintíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár sláintíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sláintíocht' and 'sláinteachas'?
'Sláintíocht' usually means sanitation, the drains and water systems, while 'sláinteachas' means hygiene, the habits of keeping clean.
