HeyRuaHow to say “joy” in Irish
- Irish:
- ríméad
- English:
- joy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-mayd” /ˈɾʲiːmʲeːd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ríméid, an ríméid (e.g. deora ríméid, tears of joy)
What does “ríméad” mean?
- joy
- A feeling of great happiness, delight or elation.Also: delight, elation, great happiness, gladness.
Other Irish words for joy: áthas (joy), lúcháir (joy), gliondar (gladness)
“Ríméad” with the article
Here is ríméad after the article (an t-alt).
an ríméad
the joy
No change after an
“Ríméad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ríméad, the Irish word for joy.
Tá ríméad orm tú a fheiceáil arís.
I'm delighted to see you again.
Bhí ríméad an domhain ar na páistí.
The children were absolutely overjoyed.
Bhí sí ag gol le ríméad.
She was crying with joy.
Ní raibh aon teorainn lena ríméad.
There was no limit to his joy.
Bhí an ríméad le feiceáil ar a aghaidh.
The joy was visible on his face.
Chaoin sí deora ríméid ag an mbainis.
She shed tears of joy at the wedding.
Cuireann sé ríméad orm nuair a bhuann an fhoireann.
It delights me when the team wins.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Joy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for joy?
The Irish for joy is ríméad (pronounced “REE-mayd”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ríméad in Irish?
Ríméad is said like “REE-mayd” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːmʲeːd̪ˠ/).
Does ríméad have a plural?
No plural form is given for ríméad in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say I am delighted using ríméad?
Use 'tá ríméad orm', literally 'joy is on me'; for example 'Tá ríméad orm faoin scéal' means 'I'm delighted about the news'.
What is the difference between ríméad and áthas?
Áthas is the general word for happiness or gladness, while ríméad is stronger, closer to delight or elation.
