HeyRuaHow to say “memorizing” in Irish
- Irish:
- glanmheabhrú
- English:
- memorizing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAN-vyow-roo” /ˈɡlanˌvʲaurˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- glanmheabhraithe, an ghlanmheabhraithe (e.g. modh glanmheabhraithe, method of memorizing)
What does “glanmheabhrú” mean?
- memorizing
- The act of learning something off by heart word for word; it is the verbal noun of the verb glanmheabhraigh.Also: learning by heart, rote learning, memorization.
“Glanmheabhrú” with the article
Here is glanmheabhrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Glanmheabhrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glanmheabhrú, the Irish word for memorizing.
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Memorizing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for memorizing?
The Irish for memorizing is glanmheabhrú (pronounced “GLAN-vyow-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce glanmheabhrú in Irish?
Glanmheabhrú is said like “GLAN-vyow-roo” (IPA /ˈɡlanˌvʲaurˠuː/).
Does glanmheabhrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for glanmheabhrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glanmheabhrú change to ghlanmheabhrú or nglanmheabhrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glanmheabhrú becomes mo ghlanmheabhrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglanmheabhrú (eclipsis).
How is glanmheabhrú different from meabhrú?
Meabhrú means reminding or reflecting on something, while glanmheabhrú, with glan 'clean, exact', means learning something off by heart exactly. The verb is glanmheabhraigh, as in 'ghlanmheabhraigh sé an dán'.
