HeyRuaHow to say “washbasin” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionnaltán
- English:
- washbasin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-ul-tawn” /ˈʊnˠəlˠt̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ionnaltáin (washbasins)
- Genitive singular:
- ionnaltáin, an ionnaltáin (e.g. sconna an ionnaltáin, the washbasin tap)
- Genitive plural:
- ionnaltán, na n-ionnaltán (e.g. suiteáil na n-ionnaltán, the installation of the washbasins)
What does “ionnaltán” mean?
- washbasin
- A basin or bowl used for washing your hands and face.Also: wash-hand basin, basin, sink, lavatory basin.
Other Irish words for washbasin: báisín (basin)
“Ionnaltán” with the article
The plural of washbasin in Irish is ionnaltáin. Here is ionnaltán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionnaltán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionnaltán, the Irish word for washbasin.
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Washbasin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for washbasin?
The Irish for washbasin is ionnaltán (pronounced “UN-ul-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionnaltáin.
How do you pronounce ionnaltán in Irish?
Ionnaltán is said like “UN-ul-tawn” (IPA /ˈʊnˠəlˠt̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of washbasin in Irish?
The plural of ionnaltán is ionnaltáin; with the article, na hionnaltáin means “the washbasins”. The genitive plural is ionnaltán, as in suiteáil na n-ionnaltán (the installation of the washbasins).
Why does ionnaltán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionnaltán (the washbasin), a hionnaltán (her washbasin), a n-ionnaltán (their washbasin), na hionnaltáin (the washbasins).
What is the difference between ionnaltán and doirteal?
An ionnaltán is a washbasin for washing yourself, while a doirteal is usually a sink, especially a kitchen sink. Báisín is also used for a basin in general.
