soilleir
/ˈs̪ɤʎað/
The Gaelic word for 'clear' is soilleir.
soilleir is an adjective used to describe something that is free of ambiguity or doubt.
Meaning: free of ambiguity or doubt (adj)
Which one should you use?
While soilleir is the adjective meaning 'clear', the related form soilleirich is a verb meaning 'to clarify', 'to make clear' or 'to become clear or freed from obstructions'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective soilleir is used in its base form to describe a singular noun in the nominative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈs̪ɤʎað/
Did you know?
- The verb soilleirich can be used to describe a person's face brightening with a smile, moving the meaning from 'clarifying information' to 'becoming radiant'.
- The verb soilleirich can be used metaphorically to describe the act of remembering something that was once forgotten, essentially 'clearing' the mental fog.
- When using soilleir to describe a sound, it describes a tone that is crisp and distinct, rather than the volume of the noise.
Examples in context
- Tha an rannsachadh soilleir.The research is clear.
Example conversation
Isla is explaining a plan to Callum.
- IslaTha an plana soilleir a-nis, a bheil?The plan is clear now, is it?
- CallumTha, a tha e glan.Yes, it is plain.
- IslaMath, tòisich air an obair.Good, start the work.
- CallumNì mi sin sa bhad, a Isla.I will do that immediately, Isla.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clear” translations and entries soilleir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
