Pure Irish in Irish (Glan-Ghaeilge): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for pure Irish?

The Irish for pure Irish is glan-Ghaeilge (pronounced “GLAN-GHAY-lig-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “pure Irish” in Irish

Irish:: glan-Ghaeilge
English:: pure Irish
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “GLAN-GHAY-lig-uh” /ˈɡlanˌɣeːlʲɟə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: glan-Ghaeilge, na glan-Ghaeilge (e.g. saibhreas na glan-Ghaeilge, the richness of pure Irish)

What does “glan-Ghaeilge” mean?

pure Irish: Correct, idiomatic Irish free of English words and borrowed constructions.Also: good Irish, correct Irish, idiomatic Irish.

“Glan-Ghaeilge” with the article

Here is glan-Ghaeilge after the article (an t-alt).

an ghlan-Ghaeilge

the pure Irish

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

“Glan-Ghaeilge” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using glan-Ghaeilge, the Irish word for pure Irish.

Labhraíonn sí glan-Ghaeilge i gcónaí.

She always speaks pure Irish.

Is breá liom an ghlan-Ghaeilge a chloisteáil.

I love hearing pure Irish.

Bhí glan-Ghaeilge ag a seanmháthair.

Her grandmother had pure Irish.

Scríobh sé an leabhar i nglan-Ghaeilge.

He wrote the book in pure Irish.

Is deacair glan-Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim go tapa.

It is hard to learn pure Irish quickly.

Mhol an múinteoir a ghlan-Ghaeilge.

The teacher praised his pure Irish.

Tá meas mór agam ar an nglan-Ghaeilge.

I have great respect for pure Irish.

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Pure Irish in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pure Irish?

The Irish for pure Irish is glan-Ghaeilge (pronounced “GLAN-GHAY-lig-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce glan-Ghaeilge in Irish?

Glan-Ghaeilge is said like “GLAN-GHAY-lig-uh” (IPA /ˈɡlanˌɣeːlʲɟə/).

Does glan-Ghaeilge have a plural?

No plural form is given for glan-Ghaeilge in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does glan-Ghaeilge change to ghlan-Ghaeilge or nglan-Ghaeilge?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glan-Ghaeilge becomes mo ghlan-Ghaeilge (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglan-Ghaeilge (eclipsis).

What is the opposite of glan-Ghaeilge?

Irish full of English influence is often described with Béarlachas (an Anglicism) or as Gaeilge bhriste, broken Irish.

Pure Irish in Irish (Glan-Ghaeilge): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage