HeyRuaHow to say “brightness” in Irish
- Irish:
- loinnir
- English:
- brightness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIN-yir” /ˈlʲiɲɪɾʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- loinnreach, na loinnreach (e.g. neart na loinnreach, the strength of the radiance)
What does “loinnir” mean?
- brightness
- A bright shining light or radiance, as of the sun, eyes or a polished surface.Also: radiance, luminosity, glow, lustre, brilliance.
Other Irish words for brightness: solas (light), gile (brightness), gealgháire (cheerfulness)
“Loinnir” with the article
Here is loinnir after the article (an t-alt).
an loinnir
the brightness
No change after an
“Loinnir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using loinnir, the Irish word for brightness.
Bhí loinnir ina súile nuair a chonaic sí é.
Her eyes shone when she saw him.
Chonaiceamar loinnir na gréine ar an loch.
We saw the sunlight gleaming on the lake.
Tá loinnir álainn ar an urlár inniu.
The floor has a lovely shine today.
Bhí loinnir na gréine ag cur dalladh orm.
The glare of the sun was blinding me.
Ní raibh aon loinnir sa spéir an oíche sin.
There was no light in the sky that night.
Chaill an t-airgead a loinnir le himeacht ama.
The silver lost its lustre over time.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Brightness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brightness?
The Irish for brightness is loinnir (pronounced “LIN-yir”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce loinnir in Irish?
Loinnir is said like “LIN-yir” (IPA /ˈlʲiɲɪɾʲ/).
Does loinnir have a plural?
No plural form is given for loinnir in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'loinnir' different from 'solas'?
'Solas' is the ordinary word for light, while 'loinnir' means a brightness or shine, often poetic, as in 'loinnir ina súile' (a sparkle in her eyes).
