HeyRuaHow to say “glorification” in Irish
- Irish:
- glóiriú
- English:
- glorification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLOH-ri-oo” /ˈɡl̪ˠoːɾʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- glóirithe, an ghlóirithe (e.g. cúis an ghlóirithe, the reason for the glorification)
What does “glóiriú” mean?
- glorification
- The act of giving glory or praise to someone or something; the verbal noun of the verb 'glóirigh'.Also: glorifying, exaltation, praising.
“Glóiriú” with the article
Here is glóiriú after the article (an t-alt).
an glóiriú
the glorification
No change after an
“Glóiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glóiriú, the Irish word for glorification.
Ní maith liom glóiriú an fhoréigin.
I don't like the glorification of violence.
Bhí an glóiriú sin thar fóir ar fad.
That glorification was completely over the top.
Tá an scannán ag glóiriú an chogaidh.
The film is glorifying the war.
Cháin siad glóiriú na coiriúlachta sna meáin.
They criticised the glorification of crime in the media.
Is é glóiriú Dé cuspóir na paidre.
The glorification of God is the aim of the prayer.
Níl aon ghá le glóiriú dá leithéid.
There is no need for glorification of that kind.
Labhair sé faoi chontúirt an ghlóirithe.
He spoke about the danger of glorification.
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Glorification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glorification?
The Irish for glorification is glóiriú (pronounced “GLOH-ri-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce glóiriú in Irish?
Glóiriú is said like “GLOH-ri-oo” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠoːɾʲuː/).
Does glóiriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for glóiriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glóiriú change to ghlóiriú or nglóiriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glóiriú becomes mo ghlóiriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglóiriú (eclipsis).
How is 'glóiriú' related to 'glóir'?
'Glóir' means glory, and 'glóiriú' is the act of giving glory, from the verb 'glóirigh' (glorify).
