HeyRuaHow to say “sunny” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianmhar
- English:
- sunny, cheerful
- Word type:
- adjective
- Sunnier:
- níos grianmhaire
- Sunniest:
- is grianmhaire
- Plural:
- grianmhara
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-an-var” /ˈɟɾʲiənˠvˠəɾˠ/
What does “grianmhar” mean?
“Grianmhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sunny
- Full of sunshine, with the sun shining brightly.Also: sunlit, bright, fine.
1 other meaning: cheerful
- 2cheerful
- Bright and happy in manner or appearance.Also: bright, pleasant, sunny.
Other Irish adjectives for sunny: grianach (sunny)
“Grianmhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is grianmhar after lá (day, masculine), after maidin (morning, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: maidin ghrianmhar. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: lá grianmhar.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, grianmhara. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: maidineacha grianmhara.
Sunnier, sunniest, very sunny
Bíonn an Spáinn níos grianmhaire ná Éire. Spain is sunnier than Ireland.
| sunnier | níos grianmhaire | in the past tense: ní ba ghrianmhaire |
|---|---|---|
| sunniest | is grianmhaire | in the past tense: ba ghrianmhaire |
| as sunny as | chomh grianmhar le | no change after chomh |
| very sunny | an-ghrianmhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too sunny | róghrianmhar | ró- lenites |
“Grianmhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Phrases with grianmhar: Tá sé grianmhar (it's sunny)
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Sunny in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sunny?
The Irish for sunny is grianmhar (pronounced “GREE-an-var”). It comes after the noun: lá grianmhar, a sunny day; maidin ghrianmhar, a sunny morning.
How do you say sunnier and sunniest in Irish?
níos grianmhaire is sunnier and is grianmhaire is sunniest. In the past tense they become ní ba ghrianmhaire and ba ghrianmhaire.
Why does grianmhar become ghrianmhar?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So maidin ghrianmhar (a sunny morning) but lá grianmhar (a sunny day), because lá is masculine.
What is the plural of grianmhar?
With a plural noun grianmhar becomes grianmhara: laethanta grianmhara, maidineacha grianmhara.
How do you say very sunny in Irish?
an-ghrianmhar. Too sunny is róghrianmhar, and as sunny as is chomh grianmhar le.
Does grianmhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Grianmhar can mean sunny or cheerful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'it is sunny' in Irish?
Say 'Tá sé grianmhar' or 'Tá an ghrian ag taitneamh', which means the sun is shining.
