HeyRuaHow to say “clearness” in Irish
- Irish:
- gléine
- English:
- clearness, resolution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAY-nyuh” /ˈɟlʲeːnʲə/
- Plural:
- gléiní
- Genitive singular:
- gléine, na gléine (e.g. leibhéal na gléine, level of clarity)
- Genitive plural:
- gléiní, na ngléiní (e.g. raon na ngléiní, the range of the resolutions)
What does “gléine” mean?
“Gléine” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clearness
- The quality of being clear, bright or transparent, as of water, glass or light.Also: clarity, brightness, transparency, lucidity.
1 other meaning: resolution
- 2resolution
- The sharpness or definition of an image on a screen or photograph.Also: definition, image quality, sharpness.
Other Irish words for clearness: soiléire (clarity), soiléireacht (clarity)
“Gléine” with the article
The plural of clearness in Irish is gléiní. Here is gléine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gléine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gléine, the Irish word for clearness.
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Clearness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clearness?
The Irish for clearness is gléine (pronounced “GLAY-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gléiní. Depending on context it can also mean resolution.
How do you pronounce gléine in Irish?
Gléine is said like “GLAY-nyuh” (IPA /ˈɟlʲeːnʲə/).
What is the plural of clearness in Irish?
The plural of gléine is gléiní; with the article, it is na gléiní. The genitive plural is gléiní, as in raon na ngléiní (the range of the resolutions).
Does gléine have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gléine can mean clearness or resolution, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gléine change to ghléine or ngléine?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gléine becomes mo ghléine (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngléine (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gléine and soiléire?
Soiléire is the usual word for clarity of meaning or explanation, while gléine suggests physical clearness or brightness, and in technology the resolution of an image.
