HeyRuaHow to say “light fitting” in Irish
- Irish:
- glésholas
- English:
- light fitting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAY-hul-us” /ˈɟlʲeːˌhəl̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- gléshoilse
- Genitive singular:
- glésholais, an ghlésholais (e.g. suiteáil an ghlésholais, the installation of the light fitting)
- Genitive plural:
- gléshoilse, na ngléshoilse (e.g. suiteáil na ngléshoilse, the installation of the light fittings)
What does “glésholas” mean?
- light fitting
- A fixture that holds a light, such as a lamp or bulb holder mounted on a wall or ceiling.Also: light fixture, lighting fixture, luminaire.
“Glésholas” with the article
The plural of light fitting in Irish is gléshoilse. Here is glésholas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glésholas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glésholas, the Irish word for light fitting.
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Light fitting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for light fitting?
The Irish for light fitting is glésholas (pronounced “GLAY-hul-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gléshoilse.
How do you pronounce glésholas in Irish?
Glésholas is said like “GLAY-hul-us” (IPA /ˈɟlʲeːˌhəl̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of light fitting in Irish?
The plural of glésholas is gléshoilse; with the article, it is na gléshoilse. The genitive plural is gléshoilse, as in suiteáil na ngléshoilse (the installation of the light fittings).
Why does glésholas change to ghlésholas or nglésholas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glésholas becomes mo ghlésholas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglésholas (eclipsis).
How is 'glésholas' different from 'solas'?
'Solas' is light itself, while 'glésholas' is the fitting or fixture that holds the light, from 'gléas' (apparatus) plus 'solas'.
