HeyRuaHow to say “soiling” in Irish
- Irish:
- salú
- English:
- soiling, pollution
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- salaigh, to dirty (ag salú, dirtying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAL-oo” /ˈsˠal̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- salaithe, an tsalaithe (e.g. foinse an tsalaithe, the source of the soiling)
What does “salú” mean?
“Salú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- soiling
- The act of making something dirty; it is the verbal noun of the verb salaigh.Also: dirtying, making dirty, fouling.
1 other meaning: pollution
- 2pollution
- The dirtying or contamination of something such as water or air.Also: contamination, defilement.
“Salú” as a verbal noun
After ag, salú means dirtying: it is the verbal noun of the verb salaigh (to dirty). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Salú” with the article
Here is salú after the article (an t-alt).
“Salú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using salú, the Irish word for soiling.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Soiling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soiling?
The Irish for soiling is salú (pronounced “SAL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pollution.
How do you pronounce salú in Irish?
Salú is said like “SAL-oo” (IPA /ˈsˠal̪ˠuː/).
Does salú have a plural?
No plural form is given for salú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does salú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Salú can mean soiling or pollution, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does salú change to shalú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shalú. After ár (our) it stays ár salú, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between salú and truailliú?
Salú is the everyday word for making something dirty, while truailliú is the usual technical term for environmental pollution, as in truailliú aeir.
Can salú mean 'dirt'?
Not really: salú is the act of dirtying, while the dirt itself is salachar, as in Bhí salachar ar a lámha.
