HeyRuaHow to say “clear” in Irish
- Irish:
- glé
- English:
- clear, bright, pure
- Word type:
- adjective
- More clear:
- níos glé
- Most clear:
- is glé
- Pronunciation:
- “glay” /ɟlʲeː/
What does “glé” mean?
“Glé” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clear
- Easy to understand or see clearly, plain and lucid.Also: lucid, plain, distinct.
“Glé” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is glé after míniú (explanation, masculine), after teachtaireacht (message, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: teachtaireacht ghlé. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: míniú glé.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, glé. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: teachtaireachtaí glé.
More clear, most clear, very clear
Tá an leagan seo níos glé ná an ceann eile. This version is clearer than the other one.
| more clear | níos glé | in the past tense: ní ba ghlé |
|---|---|---|
| most clear | is glé | in the past tense: ba ghlé |
| as clear as | chomh glé le | no change after chomh |
| very clear | an-ghlé | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too clear | róghlé | ró- lenites |
“Glé” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Clear in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clear?
The Irish for clear is glé (pronounced “glay”). It comes after the noun: míniú glé, a clear explanation; teachtaireacht ghlé, a clear message.
How do you say more clear and most clear in Irish?
níos glé is more clear and is glé is most clear. In the past tense they become ní ba ghlé and ba ghlé.
Why does glé become ghlé?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So teachtaireacht ghlé (a clear message) but míniú glé (a clear explanation), because míniú is masculine.
How do you say very clear in Irish?
an-ghlé. Too clear is róghlé, and as clear as is chomh glé le.
Does glé have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glé can mean clear, bright or pure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between glé and soiléir?
Both mean clear, but soiléir is the everyday word, while glé is more literary and is often used for a lucid explanation or a bright, vivid colour.
