HeyRuaHow to say “ray of light” in Irish
- Irish:
- léas
- English:
- ray of light, weal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lyays” /lʲeːsˠ/
- Plural:
- léasacha (rays of light)
- Genitive singular:
- léis, an léis (e.g. neart an léis, the strength of the ray)
- Genitive plural:
- léasacha, na léasacha (e.g. gile na léasacha, the brightness of the rays)
What does “léas” mean?
“Léas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ray of light
- A thin beam or gleam of light, and figuratively a glimmer of hope or understanding.Also: beam, gleam, glimmer, streak of light.
1 other meaning: weal
- 2weal
- A raised red mark or welt on the skin, for example from a blow or a lash.Also: welt, red mark, blister.
“Léas” with the article
The plural of ray of light in Irish is léasacha. Here is léas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léas, the Irish word for ray of light.
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Ray of light in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ray of light?
The Irish for ray of light is léas (pronounced “lyays”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léasacha. Depending on context it can also mean weal.
How do you pronounce léas in Irish?
Léas is said like “lyays” (IPA /lʲeːsˠ/).
What is the plural of ray of light in Irish?
The plural of léas is léasacha; with the article, na léasacha means “the rays of light”. The genitive plural is léasacha, as in gile na léasacha (the brightness of the rays).
Does léas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léas can mean ray of light or weal, depending on context; the first is the most common. Léas also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning lease.
Is this 'léas' the same as 'léas' meaning a lease?
No. 'Léas' meaning a ray of light (gen. léis) is a separate word from 'léas' meaning a lease (gen. léasa, pl. léasanna).
How do I say 'a ray of hope' in Irish?
Say 'léas dóchais', for example 'Tá léas dóchais ann fós', there is still a ray of hope.
