Laundry

1. Cá bhfuil an neachtlann is gaire?

   ka wil an nekhtlan is gare?

   Where is the nearest laundromat / laundry service?

   Usage

   Use when looking for the nearest laundry facility while traveling

   Grammar Note

   Irish uses "cá bhfuil" for location questions; eclipsis changes f to bhf

2. Cé mhéad a chosnaíonn níochán agus triomú?

   ke vead a khosniion niokhan agus triomu?

   How much does it cost to wash and dry?

   Usage

   Use to ask about the cost of washing and drying

   Grammar Note

   "Cé mhéad a chosnaíonn?" is the standard Irish phrase for asking about prices

3. Cé chomh fada is a thógann an níochán?

   ke kho fada is a hokan an niokhan?

   How long does the laundry take?

   Usage

   Use to ask how long the laundry process takes

   Grammar Note

   "Cé chomh fada" is the Irish expression for asking about duration

4. An bhfuil seirbhís neachtlainne ar an lá céanna agat?

   an wil sherbhish nekhtlane ar an la keanna agat?

   Do you offer same-day laundry service?

   Usage

   Use when you need laundry completed on the same day

   Grammar Note

   Irish questions often begin with "An bhfuil" (is there / do you have)

5. An féidir libh an t-éadach mín seo a ní go cúramach?

   an fedir liv an t-edakh min she a ni go kurakh?

   Can you wash this delicate item carefully?

   Usage

   Use when handing over a delicate garment needing gentle washing

   Grammar Note

   "libh" is the plural of "leat" (le + sibh); using the plural to address a business is common

6. Tá glanadh tirim ag teastáil ón léine seo.

   ta glana tirim ag teshtal on lene she.

   This shirt needs to be dry-cleaned.

   Usage

   Use when bringing in a garment that requires dry cleaning

   Grammar Note

   "Ag teastáil" is the Irish verbal noun construction expressing necessity

7. An bhfuil deitéirgint nó bogthóir fabraice agat?

   an wil de-TAYR-ginch noh BUG-hore FAB-rik-eh a-gut?

   Do you have detergent / fabric softener?

   Usage

   Use to ask if laundry supplies are available

   Grammar Note

   "An bhfuil...agat?" is the Irish form of "do you have"

8. Níl mo chuid éadaigh glan — an féidir libh iad a ní arís?

   nil mo khuid edaig glan — an fedir liv iad a ni arish?

   My laundry is not clean — can you rewash it?

   Usage

   Use to request rewashing when clothes are still dirty

   Grammar Note

   "Arís" is the Irish adverb meaning "again"

9. An féidir liom an meaisín níocháin a úsáid mé féin?

   an fedir lyom an mashin niokhan a usad me fen?

   Can I use the washing machine myself?

   Usage

   Use to ask if you may use the washing machine yourself

   Grammar Note

   "Mé féin" is the Irish reflexive expression meaning "myself"

10. An bhfuil seirbhís iarnála ar fáil?

    an wil SHER-veesh EER-naw-la er fawl?

    Is there an ironing service available?

    Usage

    Use to inquire about ironing service at a hotel or laundry

    Grammar Note

    "Ar fáil" is the Irish idiom meaning "available"

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