HeyRuaHow to say “freshness” in Irish
- Irish:
- úire
- English:
- freshness, greenness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-ruh” /ˈuːɾʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- úire, na húire (e.g. blas na húire, the fresh taste)
What does “úire” mean?
“Úire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- freshness
- The quality of being fresh, new or not stale, as of food, air or ideas.Also: newness, novelty.
1 other meaning: greenness
- 2greenness
- The fresh, moist or green quality of something young or unripe, such as grass or wood.Also: verdure, rawness.
Other Irish words for freshness: fionnuaire (coolness)
“Úire” with the article
Here is úire after the article (an t-alt).
“Úire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úire, the Irish word for freshness.
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Freshness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for freshness?
The Irish for freshness is úire (pronounced “OO-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean greenness.
How do you pronounce úire in Irish?
Úire is said like “OO-ruh” (IPA /ˈuːɾʲə/).
Does úire have a plural?
No plural form is given for úire in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does úire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Úire can mean freshness or greenness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does úire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an úire (the freshness), a húire (her freshness), a n-úire (their freshness).
How is 'úire' related to 'úr'?
'Úire' is the abstract noun formed from the adjective 'úr' (fresh, new), so 'arán úr' is fresh bread and 'úire an aráin' is the freshness of the bread.
