gealach

See also: Gealach

Irish

an ghealach

Etymology

From Old Irish gelach (“moon”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɟəˈl̪ˠɑx/
• IPA^(key): /ˈɟalˠəx/
• IPA^(key): /ˈɟæl̪ˠəx/
• IPA^(key): /ˈɟalˠa(h)/

Noun

gealach f (genitive singular gealaí, nominative plural gealacha)

1. moon
2. brightness (as of moon), moonlight

Declension

Declension of gealach

Second declension

Bare forms Case Singular Plural Nominative gealach gealacha Vocative a ghealach a ghealacha Genitive gealaí gealach Dative gealach gealaigh (in certain phrases) gealacha

Forms with the definite article Case Singular Plural Nominative an ghealach na gealacha Genitive na gealaí na ngealach Dative leis an ngealach don ghealach leis na gealacha

Synonyms

• (moon): éasca, mí, ré

Derived terms

• spéirghealach

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Scottish Gaelic

Noun

gealach f (genitive singular gealaich, plural gealaichean)

1. moon

   A’ Ghealach (The Moon)

   Amhairc fad’ os cionn-! (Behold far overhead-!)
   

   Air chùl a brata ‘n t-sìoda nan neòil, (Behind her silken veil of the clouds,)
   

   A fàinne-solais a’ deàrrsadh, glòir, (Her halo shining, glory,)
   

   Gam nighe ‘na solas an airgid, (Bathing me in her light of silver,)
   

   A’ deàrrsadh gu ciùin… (Shining quietly...)
   

Derived terms

• gealach chrotach