HeyRuaHow to say “clear” in Irish
- Irish:
- glinn
- English:
- clear, bright
- Word type:
- adjective
- More clear:
- níos glinne
- Most clear:
- is glinne
- Plural:
- glinne
- Pronunciation:
- “glin” /ɡlʲiːnʲ/
What does “glinn” mean?
“Glinn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clear
- Easy to see, hear or make out; distinct and sharp.Also: distinct, vivid, sharp.
“Glinn” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is glinn after pictiúr (picture, masculine), after fuaim (sound, 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: fuaim ghlinn. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: pictiúr glinn.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, glinne. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: pictiúir ghlinne; after other plurals it does not: fuaimeanna glinne.
More clear, most clear, very clear
Tá an grianghraf seo níos glinne ná an ceann eile. This photo is clearer than the other one.
| more clear | níos glinne | in the past tense: ní ba ghlinne |
|---|---|---|
| most clear | is glinne | in the past tense: ba ghlinne |
| as clear as | chomh glinn le | no change after chomh |
| very clear | an-ghlinn | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too clear | róghlinn | ró- lenites |
“Glinn” 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 glinn (pronounced “glin”). It comes after the noun: pictiúr glinn, a clear picture; fuaim ghlinn, a clear sound.
How do you say more clear and most clear in Irish?
níos glinne is more clear and is glinne is most clear. In the past tense they become ní ba ghlinne and ba ghlinne.
Why does glinn become ghlinn?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So fuaim ghlinn (a clear sound) but pictiúr glinn (a clear picture), because pictiúr is masculine.
What is the plural of glinn?
With a plural noun glinn becomes glinne: pictiúir ghlinne, fuaimeanna glinne. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very clear in Irish?
an-ghlinn. Too clear is róghlinn, and as clear as is chomh glinn le.
Does glinn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glinn can mean clear or bright, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'glinn' and 'soiléir'?
'Soiléir' is the everyday word for clear or obvious, while 'glinn' suggests sharp, vivid clarity, often of sight or sound, as in 'feicim go glinn é'.
