HeyRuaHow to say “lyric” in Irish
- Irish:
- liriceach
- English:
- lyric, lyrical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More lyric:
- níos liricí
- Most lyric:
- is liricí
- Plural:
- liriceacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LIR-ik-ach” /ˈlʲɪɾʲɪcəx/
What does “liriceach” mean?
“Liriceach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lyric
- Describes poetry or song that expresses personal feelings, often in a musical way.Also: lyrical, songlike.
1 other meaning: lyrical
- 2lyrical
- Expressing emotion in a warm, poetic or song-like way.Also: poetic, expressive.
“Liriceach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is liriceach after dán (poem, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, liriceacha.
More lyric, most lyric, very lyric
Tá an dán seo níos liricí ná an ceann eile. This poem is more lyrical than the other one.
| more lyric | níos liricí | in the past tense: ní ba liricí |
|---|---|---|
| most lyric | is liricí | in the past tense: ba liricí |
| as lyric as | chomh liriceach le | no change after chomh |
| very lyric | an-liriceach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lyric | róliriceach | ró- lenites |
“Liriceach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Lyric in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lyric?
The Irish for lyric is liriceach (pronounced “LIR-ik-ach”). It comes after the noun: dán liriceach, a lyric poem; bean liriceach, a lyric woman.
How do you say more lyric and most lyric in Irish?
níos liricí is more lyric and is liricí is most lyric. In the past tense they become ní ba liricí and ba liricí.
What is the plural of liriceach?
With a plural noun liriceach becomes liriceacha: dánta liriceacha, mná liriceacha.
How do you say very lyric in Irish?
an-liriceach. Too lyric is róliriceach, and as lyric as is chomh liriceach le.
Does liriceach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Liriceach can mean lyric or lyrical, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'liriceach' and 'fileata'?
'Liriceach' refers specifically to lyric, song-like expression of feeling, as in 'filíocht liriceach', while 'fileata' means poetic in a general sense.
