Shampoo in Irish (Foltfholcadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for shampoo?

The Irish for shampoo is foltfholcadh (pronounced “FOLT-ol-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foltfholcthaí. Depending on context it can also mean hair wash.

Q: What is the plural of shampoo in Irish?

The plural of foltfholcadh is foltfholcthaí; with the article, na foltfholcthaí means “the shampoos”. The genitive plural is foltfholcthaí, as in cumhracht na bhfoltfholcthaí (the scent of the shampoos).

Q: Does foltfholcadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Foltfholcadh can mean shampoo or hair wash, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “shampoo” in Irish

Irish:: foltfholcadh
English:: shampoo, hair wash
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FOLT-ol-kuh” /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠt̪ˠˌɔl̪ˠkə/

Various forms

Plural:: foltfholcthaí (shampoos)
Genitive singular:: foltfholctha, an fholtfholctha (e.g. buidéal foltfholctha, a bottle of shampoo)
Genitive plural:: foltfholcthaí, na bhfoltfholcthaí (e.g. cumhracht na bhfoltfholcthaí, the scent of the shampoos)

What does “foltfholcadh” mean?

“Foltfholcadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

shampoo: A liquid soap used for washing the hair.Also: hair wash, hair shampoo.

1 other meaning: hair wash

2hair wash: The act of washing the hair with shampoo.Also: shampooing, washing hair.

Other Irish words for shampoo: seampú (shampoo)

“Foltfholcadh” with the article

The plural of shampoo in Irish is foltfholcthaí. Here is foltfholcadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an foltfholcadh

the shampoo

No change after an

na foltfholcthaí

the shampoos

Plural: no change after na

“Foltfholcadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using foltfholcadh, the Irish word for shampoo.

Tá foltfholcadh nua uaim.

I need new shampoo.

Cá bhfuil an foltfholcadh?

Where is the shampoo?

Cheannaigh mé buidéal foltfholctha sa siopa.

I bought a bottle of shampoo in the shop.

Tá a lán cineálacha foltfholctha ar an tseilf.

There are lots of kinds of shampoo on the shelf.

Chuaigh foltfholcadh i mo shúile.

Shampoo got into my eyes.

Is maith liom boladh m'fholtfholctha.

I like the smell of my shampoo.

Níl aon fholtfholcadh fágtha sa bhuidéal.

There's no shampoo left in the bottle.

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Shampoo in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for shampoo?

The Irish for shampoo is foltfholcadh (pronounced “FOLT-ol-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foltfholcthaí. Depending on context it can also mean hair wash.

How do you pronounce foltfholcadh in Irish?

Foltfholcadh is said like “FOLT-ol-kuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠt̪ˠˌɔl̪ˠkə/).

What is the plural of shampoo in Irish?

The plural of foltfholcadh is foltfholcthaí; with the article, na foltfholcthaí means “the shampoos”. The genitive plural is foltfholcthaí, as in cumhracht na bhfoltfholcthaí (the scent of the shampoos).

Does foltfholcadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Foltfholcadh can mean shampoo or hair wash, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does foltfholcadh change to fholtfholcadh or bhfoltfholcadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foltfholcadh becomes m'fholtfholcadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoltfholcadh (eclipsis).

Is there another word for shampoo in Irish?

Yes, 'seampú' is also widely used in speech, but 'foltfholcadh' is the standard term, built from 'folt' (hair) and 'folcadh' (washing).

Shampoo in Irish (Foltfholcadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage