HeyRuaHow to say “clarity” in Irish
- Irish:
- grinne
- English:
- clarity, sharpness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRIN-yuh” /ɟɾʲɪnʲə/
- Plural:
- grinní (clarities)
- Genitive singular:
- grinne, an ghrinne (e.g. easpa grinne, lack of clarity)
- Genitive plural:
- grinní, na ngrinní (e.g. leibhéil na ngrinní, the levels of clarity)
What does “grinne” mean?
“Grinne” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clarity
- The quality of being clear, distinct or precise, especially in seeing or understanding.Also: distinctness, precision, exactness, accuracy.
1 other meaning: sharpness
- 2sharpness
- Keenness of sight or perception, the ability to see or discern things clearly.Also: keenness, acuity, discernment.
Other Irish words for clarity: soiléire (clarity), soiléireacht (clarity)
“Grinne” with the article
The plural of clarity in Irish is grinní. Here is grinne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grinne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grinne, the Irish word for clarity.
Other nouns in Irish
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Clarity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clarity?
The Irish for clarity is grinne (pronounced “GRIN-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grinní. Depending on context it can also mean sharpness.
How do you pronounce grinne in Irish?
Grinne is said like “GRIN-yuh” (IPA /ɟɾʲɪnʲə/).
What is the plural of clarity in Irish?
The plural of grinne is grinní; with the article, na grinní means “the clarities”. The genitive plural is grinní, as in leibhéil na ngrinní (the levels of clarity).
Does grinne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Grinne can mean clarity or sharpness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does grinne change to ghrinne or ngrinne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grinne becomes mo ghrinne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrinne (eclipsis).
Is 'grinne' the same as 'greann'?
No. 'Grinne' means clarity or precision, related to the adjective 'grinn' (clear, keen), while 'greann' means humour or fun.
