HeyRuaHow to say “glimmer” in Irish
- Irish:
- léaró
- English:
- glimmer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-roe” /ˈlʲeːɾˠoː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- léaró, an léaró (e.g. solas an léaró, the glimmer of light)
What does “léaró” mean?
- glimmer
- A faint, weak light, or a small sign of something such as hope or understanding.Also: gleam, glint, ray, faint light.
“Léaró” with the article
Here is léaró after the article (an t-alt).
an léaró
the glimmer
No change after an
“Léaró” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léaró, the Irish word for glimmer.
Chonaic mé léaró solais sa dorchadas.
I saw a glimmer of light in the darkness.
Tá léaró dóchais againn fós.
We still have a glimmer of hope.
Ní raibh léaró ar bith le feiceáil.
There wasn't a glimmer to be seen.
Tháinig léaró solais tríd an bhfuinneog.
A glimmer of light came through the window.
Bhí léaró tuisceana ina shúile.
There was a glimmer of understanding in his eyes.
D'imigh an léaró go tapa.
The glimmer vanished quickly.
Níl léaró céille aige.
He hasn't a glimmer of sense.
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Glimmer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glimmer?
The Irish for glimmer is léaró (pronounced “LAY-roe”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce léaró in Irish?
Léaró is said like “LAY-roe” (IPA /ˈlʲeːɾˠoː/).
Does léaró have a plural?
No plural form is given for léaró in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is léaró used only for light?
No, it is often figurative, as in léaró dóchais 'a glimmer of hope' or léaró tuisceana 'a glimmer of understanding'.
