HeyRuaHow to say “cleverness” in Irish
- Irish:
- gliceas
- English:
- cleverness, cunning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLIK-us” /ˈɟlʲɪcəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- glicis, an ghlicis (e.g. lán glicis, full of cunning)
What does “gliceas” mean?
“Gliceas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cleverness
- The quality of being clever, quick-witted or shrewd.Also: shrewdness, wit, astuteness.
1 other meaning: cunning
- 2cunning
- Craftiness or slyness used to get what you want.Also: craftiness, slyness, guile.
Other Irish words for cleverness: gastacht (cleverness), clisteacht (cleverness)
“Gliceas” with the article
Here is gliceas after the article (an t-alt).
“Gliceas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gliceas, the Irish word for cleverness.
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Cleverness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cleverness?
The Irish for cleverness is gliceas (pronounced “GLIK-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean cunning.
How do you pronounce gliceas in Irish?
Gliceas is said like “GLIK-us” (IPA /ˈɟlʲɪcəsˠ/).
Does gliceas have a plural?
No plural form is given for gliceas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gliceas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gliceas can mean cleverness or cunning, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gliceas change to ghliceas or ngliceas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gliceas becomes mo ghliceas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngliceas (eclipsis).
How is 'gliceas' different from 'clisteacht'?
'Clisteacht' is plain cleverness or skill, while 'gliceas' often suggests shrewdness or cunning, like the adjective 'glic'.
