HeyRuaHow to say “dim light” in Irish
- Irish:
- lagsholas
- English:
- dim light
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAG-hul-us” /ˈlˠaɡˌhɔlˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lagsholais, an lagsholais (e.g. faoi sholas an lagsholais, in the dim light)
What does “lagsholas” mean?
- dim light
- Weak or faint light, such as the light at dusk or from a low lamp.Also: half-light, twilight, faint light, gloom.
“Lagsholas” with the article
Here is lagsholas after the article (an t-alt).
an lagsholas
the dim light
No change after an
“Lagsholas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lagsholas, the Irish word for dim light.
Bhí lagsholas sa seomra.
There was dim light in the room.
Ní féidir liom léamh sa lagsholas seo.
I can't read in this dim light.
Chonaic mé é i lagsholas an tráthnóna.
I saw him in the evening half-light.
Bhí an lagsholas ag dul i léig.
The faint light was fading.
Shuíomar sa lagsholas ag caint.
We sat talking in the dim light.
Is maith liom lagsholas nuair a bhím tuirseach.
I like low light when I'm tired.
D'fhás na plandaí go dona de bharr an lagsholais.
The plants grew badly because of the poor light.
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Dim light in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dim light?
The Irish for dim light is lagsholas (pronounced “LAG-hul-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lagsholas in Irish?
Lagsholas is said like “LAG-hul-us” (IPA /ˈlˠaɡˌhɔlˠəsˠ/).
Does lagsholas have a plural?
No plural form is given for lagsholas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'lagsholas' different from 'clapsholas'?
'Lagsholas' is any dim or weak light, while 'clapsholas' specifically means twilight or dusk.
