HeyRuaHow to say “lyric” in Irish
- Irish:
- liric
- English:
- lyric
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIR-ik” /ˈlʲɪɾʲɪc/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liricí (lyrics)
- Genitive singular:
- lirice, na lirice (e.g. téama na lirice, the theme of the lyric)
- Genitive plural:
- liricí, na liricí (e.g. cnuasach na liricí, the collection of lyrics)
What does “liric” mean?
- lyric
- A short poem expressing personal feelings, or the words of a song.Also: lyric poem, song lyrics, words of a song.
“Liric” with the article
The plural of lyric in Irish is liricí. Here is liric after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liric
the lyric
No change after an
na liricí
the lyrics
Plural: no change after na
“Liric” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liric, the Irish word for lyric.
Scríobh sí liric álainn faoin bhfarraige.
She wrote a beautiful lyric about the sea.
Is maith liom an liric sin go mór.
I really like that lyric.
Tá brí na lirice deacair a thuiscint.
The meaning of the lyric is hard to understand.
Foghlaimíonn na daltaí liricí le croí.
The pupils learn lyrics by heart.
Léigh mé mo liric os comhair an ranga.
I read my lyric in front of the class.
Tá mothúchán láidir i liric an fhile.
There is strong emotion in the poet's lyric.
Cé a scríobh liricí an amhráin seo?
Who wrote the lyrics of this song?
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Lyric in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lyric?
The Irish for lyric is liric (pronounced “LIR-ik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is liricí.
How do you pronounce liric in Irish?
Liric is said like “LIR-ik” (IPA /ˈlʲɪɾʲɪc/).
What is the plural of lyric in Irish?
The plural of liric is liricí; with the article, na liricí means “the lyrics”. The genitive plural is liricí, as in cnuasach na liricí (the collection of lyrics).
Is 'liric' the usual word for the words of a song?
'Liric' can be used, but people often say 'focail an amhráin' for song lyrics; 'liric' is especially used for a lyric poem.
