HeyRuaHow to say “gladness” in Irish
- Irish:
- gliondar
- English:
- gladness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLUN-dur” /ˈɡlʲʊn̪ˠd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- gliondair, an ghliondair (e.g. lá an ghliondair, the day of joy)
What does “gliondar” mean?
- gladness
- A feeling of great joy or delight, often expressed as being glad at heart.Also: joy, delight, rejoicing, elation.
Other Irish words for gladness: áthas (joy)
“Gliondar” with the article
Here is gliondar after the article (an t-alt).
“Gliondar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gliondar, the Irish word for gladness.
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Gladness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gladness?
The Irish for gladness is gliondar (pronounced “GLUN-dur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gliondar in Irish?
Gliondar is said like “GLUN-dur” (IPA /ˈɡlʲʊn̪ˠd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
Does gliondar have a plural?
No plural form is given for gliondar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gliondar change to ghliondar or ngliondar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gliondar becomes mo ghliondar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngliondar (eclipsis).
How is 'gliondar' different from 'áthas'?
'Áthas' is the everyday word for happiness or gladness, while 'gliondar' suggests a more intense, exuberant joy, as in 'gliondar croí'.
How do I say someone is overjoyed using 'gliondar'?
Use 'ar': 'Bhí gliondar croí uirthi' means 'She was overjoyed'.
