Blue colour in Irish (Gorm): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for blue colour?

The Irish for blue colour is gorm (pronounced “GUR-um”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean blue clothing.

Q: Does gorm have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gorm can mean blue colour or blue clothing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gorm also has its own entry as an adjective meaning blue.

How to say “blue colour” in Irish

Irish:: gorm
English:: blue colour, blue clothing
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “GUR-um” /ɡɔɾˠəmˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: goirm, an ghoirm (e.g. dath an ghoirm, the shade of the blue)

What does “gorm” mean?

“Gorm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

blue colour: The colour blue considered as a thing, for example a blue paint, dye or shade.Also: blueness, blue dye, blue paint, shade of blue.

1 other meaning: blue clothing

2blue clothing: Something blue, especially blue clothes, as in being dressed in blue.Also: blue clothes, something blue.

Other entries for “gorm”

The same spelling has its own page as:

gormblue · adjective

“Gorm” with the article

Here is gorm after the article (an t-alt).

an gorm

the blue colour

No change after an

“Gorm” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gorm, the Irish word for blue colour.

Is maith liom an gorm sa phictiúr sin.

I like the blue in that picture.

Bhí sí gléasta i ngorm ó bhun go barr.

She was dressed in blue from head to toe.

Cuir beagán goirm leis an bpéint bhán.

Add a little blue to the white paint.

Tá an gorm ag tréigean ar an doras.

The blue on the door is fading.

Is é an gorm an dath is fearr liom.

Blue is my favourite colour.

Bhí neart goirm sa spéir ar maidin.

There was plenty of blue in the sky this morning.

Roghnaigh mé gorm don seomra leapa.

I chose blue for the bedroom.

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Blue colour in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for blue colour?

The Irish for blue colour is gorm (pronounced “GUR-um”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean blue clothing.

How do you pronounce gorm in Irish?

Gorm is said like “GUR-um” (IPA /ɡɔɾˠəmˠ/).

Does gorm have a plural?

No plural form is given for gorm in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does gorm have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gorm can mean blue colour or blue clothing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gorm also has its own entry as an adjective meaning blue.

Why does gorm change to ghorm or ngorm?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gorm becomes mo ghorm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngorm (eclipsis).

Does 'gorm' mean black when used of people?

Yes, 'duine gorm' means a black person, while the colour black itself is 'dubh'; 'gorm' as a noun normally means the colour blue.

Is 'gorm' or 'glas' used for blue-grey?

'Glas' covers green and grey-blue natural shades, whereas 'gorm' is the true blue, as in 'gorm na spéire'.

Blue colour in Irish (Gorm): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage