HeyRuaHow to say “motion” in Irish
- Irish:
- gluaisne
- English:
- motion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLOO-ush-nyuh” /ˈɡlˠuəʃnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- gluaisne, na gluaisne (e.g. dlíthe na gluaisne, the laws of motion)
What does “gluaisne” mean?
- motion
- Movement or the state of moving, especially in a physical or mechanical sense.Also: movement, moving.
Other Irish words for motion: gluaiseacht (movement)
“Gluaisne” with the article
Here is gluaisne after the article (an t-alt).
“Gluaisne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gluaisne, the Irish word for motion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Motion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for motion?
The Irish for motion is gluaisne (pronounced “GLOO-ush-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gluaisne in Irish?
Gluaisne is said like “GLOO-ush-nyuh” (IPA /ˈɡlˠuəʃnʲə/).
Does gluaisne have a plural?
No plural form is given for gluaisne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gluaisne change to ghluaisne or ngluaisne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gluaisne becomes mo ghluaisne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngluaisne (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gluaisne and gluaiseacht?
Gluaisne is physical motion, as in dlíthe na gluaisne, while gluaiseacht is also used for movement in general and for a social or political movement, such as gluaiseacht na Gaeilge.
