HeyRuaHow to say “Green” in Irish
- Irish:
- Glasach
- English:
- Green
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLASS-ukh” /ˈɡɫ̪asˠəx/
- Plural:
- Glasaigh (Greens)
- Genitive singular:
- Glasaigh, an Ghlasaigh (e.g. vóta an Ghlasaigh, the Green's vote)
- Genitive plural:
- Glasach, na nGlasach (e.g. polasaithe na nGlasach, the Greens' policies)
What does “Glasach” mean?
- Green
- A member or supporter of the Green Party, or of a green environmental movement in politics.Also: Green party member, environmentalist, Green politician.
“Glasach” with the article
The plural of Green in Irish is Glasaigh. Here is Glasach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Glasach, the Irish word for Green.
Other nouns in Irish
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Green in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Green?
The Irish for Green is Glasach (pronounced “GLASS-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Glasaigh.
How do you pronounce Glasach in Irish?
Glasach is said like “GLASS-ukh” (IPA /ˈɡɫ̪asˠəx/).
What is the plural of Green in Irish?
The plural of Glasach is Glasaigh; with the article, na Glasaigh means “the Greens”. The genitive plural is Glasach, as in polasaithe na nGlasach (the Greens' policies).
Why does Glasach change to Ghlasach or nGlasach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Glasach becomes mo Ghlasach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nGlasach (eclipsis).
What is the Green Party called in Irish?
The Irish Green Party is officially 'Comhaontas Glas', and its members are called 'na Glasaigh'.
