HeyRuaHow to say “total eclipse” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánurú
- English:
- total eclipse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-oo-roo” /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌʊɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- lánuruithe (total eclipses)
- Genitive singular:
- lánuraithe, an lánuraithe (e.g. le linn an lánuraithe, during the total eclipse)
- Genitive plural:
- lánuruithe, na lánuruithe (e.g. dátaí na lánuruithe, the dates of the total eclipses)
What does “lánurú” mean?
- total eclipse
- An eclipse in which the sun or moon is completely hidden from view.Also: full eclipse, total solar eclipse, total lunar eclipse.
“Lánurú” with the article
The plural of total eclipse in Irish is lánuruithe. Here is lánurú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lánurú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánurú, the Irish word for total eclipse.
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Total eclipse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for total eclipse?
The Irish for total eclipse is lánurú (pronounced “LAWN-oo-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lánuruithe.
How do you pronounce lánurú in Irish?
Lánurú is said like “LAWN-oo-roo” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌʊɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of total eclipse in Irish?
The plural of lánurú is lánuruithe; with the article, na lánuruithe means “the total eclipses”. The genitive plural is lánuruithe, as in dátaí na lánuruithe (the dates of the total eclipses).
How is 'lánurú' related to 'urú'?
'Urú' means eclipse, and 'lán' means full, so 'lánurú' is a total eclipse; a partial eclipse is 'páirturú'. Note that 'urú' is also the grammatical term for eclipsis.
