Short-sightedness in Irish (Gearr-radharc): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for short-sightedness?

The Irish for short-sightedness is gearr-radharc (pronounced “gyar-RYE-urk”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean lack of foresight.

Q: Does gearr-radharc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gearr-radharc can mean short-sightedness or lack of foresight, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “short-sightedness” in Irish

Irish:: gearr-radharc
English:: short-sightedness, lack of foresight
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “gyar-RYE-urk” /ˈɟaːɾˌrˠəiɾˠk/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gearr-radhairc, an ghearr-radhairc (e.g. leigheas gearr-radhairc, a cure for short-sightedness)

What does “gearr-radharc” mean?

“Gearr-radharc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

short-sightedness: A condition of the eyes in which you can see things clearly only when they are near.Also: myopia, near-sightedness.

1 other meaning: lack of foresight

2lack of foresight: Figuratively, a failure to think about the future or the long-term results of something.Also: short-sightedness, shortsighted thinking.

“Gearr-radharc” with the article

Here is gearr-radharc after the article (an t-alt).

an gearr-radharc

the short-sightedness

No change after an

“Gearr-radharc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gearr-radharc, the Irish word for short-sightedness.

Tá gearr-radharc orm ó bhí mé óg.

I've been short-sighted since I was young.

Caitheann sí spéaclaí mar gheall ar ghearr-radharc.

She wears glasses because of short-sightedness.

Is coitianta an gearr-radharc i measc páistí anois.

Short-sightedness is common among children now.

Rinne an dochtúir tástáil le haghaidh gearr-radhairc.

The doctor did a test for short-sightedness.

Tá mo ghearr-radharc ag dul in olcas.

My short-sightedness is getting worse.

Ba ghearr-radharc ón rialtas an cinneadh sin.

That decision was short-sightedness on the government's part.

Ceartaíonn lionsaí tadhaill an gearr-radharc go maith.

Contact lenses correct short-sightedness well.

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Short-sightedness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for short-sightedness?

The Irish for short-sightedness is gearr-radharc (pronounced “gyar-RYE-urk”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean lack of foresight.

How do you pronounce gearr-radharc in Irish?

Gearr-radharc is said like “gyar-RYE-urk” (IPA /ˈɟaːɾˌrˠəiɾˠk/).

Does gearr-radharc have a plural?

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

Does gearr-radharc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gearr-radharc can mean short-sightedness or lack of foresight, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gearr-radharc change to ghearr-radharc or ngearr-radharc?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearr-radharc becomes mo ghearr-radharc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearr-radharc (eclipsis).

How do I say 'I am short-sighted' in Irish?

Say 'Tá gearr-radharc orm', using 'ar' with the person, as with many conditions.

What is the opposite of gearr-radharc?

The opposite, long-sightedness, is 'fadradharc'.

Short-sightedness in Irish (Gearr-radharc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage