HeyRuaHow to say “sight” in Irish
- Irish:
- radharc
- English:
- sight, view, scene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rah-irk” /ɾˠəiɾˠk/
- Plural:
- radhairc (sights)
- Genitive singular:
- radhairc, an radhairc (e.g. fad radhairc, range of vision)
- Genitive plural:
- radharc, na radharc (e.g. áilleacht na radharc, the beauty of the views)
What does “radharc” mean?
“Radharc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sight
- The ability to see; eyesight or vision.Also: eyesight, vision, seeing.
2 other meanings: view or scene
- 2view
- What you can see from a place, such as scenery or a prospect.Also: scenery, prospect, vista.
- 3scene
- Something seen, especially a remarkable sight, or a scene in a play or film.Also: spectacle, sight, thing seen.
Other Irish words for sight: amharc (sight), feiceáil (seeing), feic (sight), léar (sight)
“Radharc” with the article
The plural of sight in Irish is radhairc. Here is radharc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Radharc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using radharc, the Irish word for sight.
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Sight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sight?
The Irish for sight is radharc (pronounced “rah-irk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is radhairc. Depending on context it can also mean view or scene.
How do you pronounce radharc in Irish?
Radharc is said like “rah-irk” (IPA /ɾˠəiɾˠk/).
What is the plural of sight in Irish?
The plural of radharc is radhairc; with the article, na radhairc means “the sights”. The genitive plural is radharc, as in áilleacht na radharc (the beauty of the views).
Does radharc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Radharc can mean sight, view or scene, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between radharc and amharc?
Both can mean sight or view; radharc is the usual word for eyesight (radharc na súl) and scenery, while amharc is more often a look or glance.
How do I say 'out of sight'?
Use as radharc, for example 'Chuaigh sé as radharc', he went out of sight.
