HeyRuaHow to say “shining” in Irish
- Irish:
- lonrach
- English:
- shining, shiny, brilliant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More shining:
- níos lonraí
- Most shining:
- is lonraí
- Plural:
- lonracha
- Pronunciation:
- “LUN-rokh” /ˈl̠ʲʊnˠɾˠəx/
What does “lonrach” mean?
“Lonrach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shining
- Giving off or reflecting bright light.Also: bright, radiant, luminous, glowing.
2 other meanings: shiny or brilliant
- 2shiny
- Having a smooth surface that gleams in the light.Also: glossy, lustrous, gleaming, glistening.
- 3brilliant
- Outstanding or splendid, used figuratively of a person or achievement.Also: resplendent, illustrious.
Other Irish adjectives for shining: geal (bright)
“Lonrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lonrach after solas (light, masculine), after réalta (star, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lonracha.
More shining, most shining, very shining
Tá an ghealach níos lonraí anocht. The moon is brighter tonight.
| more shining | níos lonraí | in the past tense: ní ba lonraí |
|---|---|---|
| most shining | is lonraí | in the past tense: ba lonraí |
| as shining as | chomh lonrach le | no change after chomh |
| very shining | an-lonrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too shining | rólonrach | ró- lenites |
“Lonrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Shining in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shining?
The Irish for shining is lonrach (pronounced “LUN-rokh”). It comes after the noun: solas lonrach, shining light; réalta lonrach, a shining star.
How do you say more shining and most shining in Irish?
níos lonraí is more shining and is lonraí is most shining. In the past tense they become ní ba lonraí and ba lonraí.
What is the plural of lonrach?
With a plural noun lonrach becomes lonracha: soilse lonracha, réaltaí lonracha.
How do you say very shining in Irish?
an-lonrach. Too shining is rólonrach, and as shining as is chomh lonrach le.
Does lonrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lonrach can mean shining, shiny or brilliant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between lonrach and geal?
Geal is the everyday word for bright or white, while lonrach stresses shining or giving off light, as in réalta lonrach, a shining star.
