HeyRuaHow to say “brightness” in Irish
- Irish:
- lonracht
- English:
- brightness, luminescence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LUN-rukht” /ˈl̪ˠʊn̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- lonrachta, na lonrachta (e.g. leibhéal na lonrachta, the level of brightness)
What does “lonracht” mean?
“Lonracht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- brightness
- The quality of shining or giving off light; brightness or sheen.Also: sheen, radiance, shininess, lustre.
1 other meaning: luminescence
- 2luminescence
- In science, the giving off of light without heat, as by certain chemicals or living things.Also: luminosity, glow.
Other Irish words for brightness: solas (light), gile (brightness), gealgháire (cheerfulness), loinnir (brightness)
“Lonracht” with the article
Here is lonracht after the article (an t-alt).
“Lonracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lonracht, the Irish word for brightness.
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Brightness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brightness?
The Irish for brightness is lonracht (pronounced “LUN-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean luminescence.
How do you pronounce lonracht in Irish?
Lonracht is said like “LUN-rukht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊn̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does lonracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for lonracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does lonracht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lonracht can mean brightness or luminescence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is lonracht different from loinnir?
Loinnir is the everyday word for brightness or radiance, while lonracht is more formal and is the usual technical term for luminescence, as in bithlonracht.
