HeyRuaHow to say “vacuum cleaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- folúsghlanadh
- English:
- vacuum cleaning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- folúsghlan, to vacuum (ag folúsghlanadh, vacuuming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUL-oos-ghlan-uh” /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠuːsˌɣl̪ˠanˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- folúsghlanta, an fholúsghlanta (e.g. am folúsghlanta, time for vacuuming)
What does “folúsghlanadh” mean?
- vacuum cleaning
- The act of cleaning with a vacuum cleaner; it is the verbal noun of the verb folúsghlan.Also: vacuuming, hoovering.
“Folúsghlanadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, folúsghlanadh means vacuuming: it is the verbal noun of the verb folúsghlan (to vacuum). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Folúsghlanadh” with the article
Here is folúsghlanadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Folúsghlanadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using folúsghlanadh, the Irish word for vacuum cleaning.
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Vacuum cleaning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vacuum cleaning?
The Irish for vacuum cleaning is folúsghlanadh (pronounced “FUL-oos-ghlan-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce folúsghlanadh in Irish?
Folúsghlanadh is said like “FUL-oos-ghlan-uh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠuːsˌɣl̪ˠanˠə/).
Does folúsghlanadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for folúsghlanadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does folúsghlanadh change to fholúsghlanadh or bhfolúsghlanadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) folúsghlanadh becomes m'fholúsghlanadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfolúsghlanadh (eclipsis).
What is the machine itself called?
The vacuum cleaner is folúsghlantóir; folúsghlanadh is the act of vacuuming.
