HeyRuaHow to say “lovely” in Irish
- Irish:
- gleoite
- English:
- lovely, cute
- Word type:
- adjective
- More lovely:
- níos gleoite
- Most lovely:
- is gleoite
- Pronunciation:
- “GLYOH-cheh” /ˈɟlʲoːtʲə/
What does “gleoite” mean?
“Gleoite” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lovely
- Pleasant and attractive to look at or be with.Also: pretty, charming, delightful, beautiful.
“Gleoite” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gleoite after teach (house, masculine), after bábóg (doll, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: bábóg ghleoite. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: teach gleoite.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gleoite. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: bábóga gleoite.
More lovely, most lovely, very lovely
Tá an gairdín seo níos gleoite ná an ceann eile. This garden is lovelier than the other one.
| more lovely | níos gleoite | in the past tense: ní ba ghleoite |
|---|---|---|
| most lovely | is gleoite | in the past tense: ba ghleoite |
| as lovely as | chomh gleoite le | no change after chomh |
| very lovely | an-ghleoite | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lovely | róghleoite | ró- lenites |
“Gleoite” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Lovely in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lovely?
The Irish for lovely is gleoite (pronounced “GLYOH-cheh”). It comes after the noun: teach gleoite, a lovely house; bábóg ghleoite, a lovely doll.
How do you say more lovely and most lovely in Irish?
níos gleoite is more lovely and is gleoite is most lovely. In the past tense they become ní ba ghleoite and ba ghleoite.
Why does gleoite become ghleoite?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bábóg ghleoite (a lovely doll) but teach gleoite (a lovely house), because teach is masculine.
How do you say very lovely in Irish?
an-ghleoite. Too lovely is róghleoite, and as lovely as is chomh gleoite le.
Does gleoite have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gleoite can mean lovely or cute, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'gleoite' and 'álainn'?
'Álainn' means beautiful in a strong sense, while 'gleoite' suggests something pretty, charming or cute, often small or sweet, as in 'leanbh gleoite'.
