How to Say “Belle” in Irish

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spéirbhean
The Irish word for belle is spéirbhean.
spéirbhean is used to refer to a beautiful woman or a celestial/heavenly woman.
Meaning: beautiful woman (noun)

Did you know?

  • In Irish folklore, a spéirbhean could be interpreted as a creature from the heavens rather than just a pretty person on earth.
  • The word spéirbhean shares its root with the Irish word spéir, meaning 'sky', which is also the root for the word 'sphere' in English.
  • Using spéirbhean in a casual conversation might sound overly dramatic or literary, almost as if you are writing a poem rather than speaking.

Example conversation

Saoirse and Oisín are talking about a painting.

  1. Saoirse

    Ceimnín an spéirbhean sa phictiúir seo.
    Admire the beautiful woman in this picture.
  2. Oisín

    Tá sí go hálainn, a Saoirse.
    She is beautiful, Saoirse.
  3. Saoirse

    Is spéirbhean uasal í.
    She is a noble beauty.
  4. Oisín

    Tá an t-ealaíontóir an-cumhachtach.
    The artist is very powerful.

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