HeyRuaHow to say “appearance” in Irish
- Irish:
- dealramh
- English:
- appearance, likeness, sheen, shining
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dealraigh, to shine (ag dealramh, shining)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYOW-ruv” /ˈdʲaurˠəvˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dealraimh, an dealraimh (e.g. de réir dealraimh, apparently)
What does “dealramh” mean?
“Dealramh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- appearance
- The way something looks or seems; an outward look or likelihood.Also: look, semblance, likelihood.
3 other meanings: likeness or sheen or shining
- 2likeness
- Similarity or resemblance between people or things.Also: resemblance, similarity.
- 3sheen
- Brightness, shine or splendour, as of the sun or a polished surface.Also: shine, splendour, brightness, radiance.
- 4shining
- The verbal noun of the verb dealraigh, the act of shining or radiating.Also: radiating, glowing.
Other Irish words for appearance: cuma (appearance), gotha (appearance)
“Dealramh” as a verbal noun
After ag, dealramh means shining: it is the verbal noun of the verb dealraigh (to shine). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dealramh” with the article
Here is dealramh after the article (an t-alt).
“Dealramh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dealramh, the Irish word for appearance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Appearance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appearance?
The Irish for appearance is dealramh (pronounced “DYOW-ruv”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean likeness or sheen or shining.
How do you pronounce dealramh in Irish?
Dealramh is said like “DYOW-ruv” (IPA /ˈdʲaurˠəvˠ/).
Does dealramh have a plural?
No plural form is given for dealramh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dealramh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dealramh can mean appearance, likeness, sheen or shining, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dealramh change to dhealramh or ndealramh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dealramh becomes mo dhealramh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndealramh (eclipsis).
How do you say 'apparently' using dealramh?
Say 'de réir dealraimh', for example 'De réir dealraimh, tá sí imithe' means 'Apparently she has gone'.
What does 'níl aon dealramh leis' mean?
It means 'it makes no sense' or 'that's ridiculous', said of a claim or story that is not believable.
