Glorification in Irish (Glórú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for glorification?

The Irish for glorification is glórú (pronounced “GLOH-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “glorification” in Irish

Irish:: glórú
English:: glorification
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “GLOH-roo” /ˈɡl̪ˠoːɾˠuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: glóraithe, an ghlóraithe (e.g. ag lorg glóraithe, seeking glorification)

What does “glórú” mean?

glorification: The act of giving glory or high praise to someone or something; it is the verbal noun of the verb glóraigh.Also: glorifying, exaltation, praising.

“Glórú” with the article

Here is glórú after the article (an t-alt).

an glórú

the glorification

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“Glórú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using glórú, the Irish word for glorification.

Is é glórú Dé cuspóir na hurnaí.

The glorification of God is the purpose of prayer.

Níor thaitin glórú an chogaidh liom sa scannán.

I didn't like the glorification of war in the film.

Cáineadh an leabhar mar ghlórú ar an bhforéigean.

The book was criticised as a glorification of violence.

Ní bhíonn sé ag lorg glóraithe dó féin.

He isn't looking for glory for himself.

Bhí an t-amhrán ina ghlórú ar an tír.

The song was a glorification of the country.

Labhair an sagart faoi ghlórú Chríost.

The priest spoke about the glorification of Christ.

Is contúirteach an glórú sin ar an saibhreas.

That glorification of wealth is dangerous.

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Glorification in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for glorification?

The Irish for glorification is glórú (pronounced “GLOH-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce glórú in Irish?

Glórú is said like “GLOH-roo” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠoːɾˠuː/).

Does glórú have a plural?

No plural form is given for glórú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does glórú change to ghlórú or nglórú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glórú becomes mo ghlórú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglórú (eclipsis).

How is glórú related to glóir?

Glóir means 'glory', while glórú is the verbal noun of glóraigh, 'to glorify', so glórú is the act of giving glóir.

Is glórú the same as glór?

No, glór means 'voice' or 'sound'; glórú comes from glóir, 'glory', not from glór.

Glorification in Irish (Glórú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage