HeyRuaHow to say “glossary” in Irish
- Irish:
- gluais
- English:
- glossary, gloss, device
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gloo-ush” /ɡl̪ˠuəʃ/
- Plural:
- gluaiseanna (glossaries)
- Genitive singular:
- gluaise, na gluaise (e.g. deireadh na gluaise, the end of the glossary)
- Genitive plural:
- gluaiseanna, na ngluaiseanna (e.g. údair na ngluaiseanna, the authors of the glossaries)
What does “gluais” mean?
“Gluais” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- glossary
- A list of difficult words with their meanings, usually at the end of a book or article.Also: word list, vocabulary list.
2 other meanings: gloss or device
- 2gloss
- A short note or explanation of a word or passage in a text.Also: annotation, explanatory note, comment.
- 3device
- A mechanical device or contrivance made to do a particular task.Also: contrivance, mechanism.
Other Irish words for glossary: foclóirín (glossary)
“Gluais” with the article
The plural of glossary in Irish is gluaiseanna. Here is gluais after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gluais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gluais, the Irish word for glossary.
Other nouns in Irish
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Glossary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glossary?
The Irish for glossary is gluais (pronounced “gloo-ush”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gluaiseanna. Depending on context it can also mean gloss or device.
How do you pronounce gluais in Irish?
Gluais is said like “gloo-ush” (IPA /ɡl̪ˠuəʃ/).
What is the plural of glossary in Irish?
The plural of gluais is gluaiseanna; with the article, na gluaiseanna means “the glossaries”. The genitive plural is gluaiseanna, as in údair na ngluaiseanna (the authors of the glossaries).
Does gluais have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gluais can mean glossary, gloss or device, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gluais also has its own entry as a verb meaning to move.
Why does gluais change to ghluais or ngluais?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gluais becomes mo ghluais (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngluais (eclipsis).
Is 'gluais' related to 'gluaiseacht' (movement)?
Not in the main modern sense: 'gluais' usually means a glossary or gloss, while 'gluaiseacht' means movement and comes from the verb 'gluais' (move).
What is the difference between 'gluais' and 'foclóir'?
A 'foclóir' is a full dictionary, while a 'gluais' is a short word list attached to a particular book or text.
