HeyRuaHow to say “clarity” in Irish
- Irish:
- soiléas
- English:
- clarity, brightness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SUL-aysh” /ˈsˠɛlʲeːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- soiléis, an tsoiléis (e.g. easpa soiléis, a lack of clarity)
What does “soiléas” mean?
“Soiléas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clarity
- The quality of being clear and easy to see or understand.Also: clearness, lucidity, plainness.
1 other meaning: brightness
- 2brightness
- Clearness of light, as of the sky or water.Also: clearness, transparency.
Other Irish words for clarity: soiléire (clarity), soiléireacht (clarity)
“Soiléas” with the article
Here is soiléas after the article (an t-alt).
“Soiléas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soiléas, the Irish word for clarity.
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Clarity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clarity?
The Irish for clarity is soiléas (pronounced “SUL-aysh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean brightness.
How do you pronounce soiléas in Irish?
Soiléas is said like “SUL-aysh” (IPA /ˈsˠɛlʲeːsˠ/).
Does soiléas have a plural?
No plural form is given for soiléas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does soiléas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Soiléas can mean clarity or brightness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does soiléas change to shoiléas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shoiléas. After ár (our) it stays ár soiléas, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there a difference between soiléas and soiléire?
Both mean clarity; soiléire is the more common abstract noun from the adjective soiléir, while soiléas is also found in the standard dictionaries.
