How to Say “Eye Colour” in Irish

By Penelope Ivy • Updated October 6, 2026

dath na súl

The English phrase "eye colour" is translated into Irish as dath na súl.

This phrase is used to refer to the natural color of the iris of a person's eyes.

Did you know?

While súl means 'eye', it is also the word used to describe the 'eye' of a potato or the 'eye' of a needle.
The word súil also means 'sight' or 'vision', meaning dath na súl literally links the visual organ with the ability to see.
The word dath can also mean 'dye' or 'tint', a connection that stems from its ancient roots in describing how substances change the appearance of something.

Example conversation

Cathal and Aoife are talking about a new baby.

Cathal

An bhfuil dath na súl agat ar an leanbh?
Do you know the baby's eye colour?
Aoife

Tá siad gorm, creidim.
They are blue, I believe.
Cathal

Is é sin an dath na súl is coitiann san ailte.
That is the most common eye colour in the family.
Aoife

Tá tú ceart, a Chathail.
You are right, Cathal.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries dath, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Penelope Ivy

Hi, I'm Penelope (or Penelope in English). Sláinte! That's "health" in Irish! As a passionate language enthusiast, I spend my time exploring the beauty of the Irish language and culture. From 'antler' to 'zero', and from colloquial expressions to formal variations, I've written about it all. Apart from my love for linguistics, I enjoy gardening and a good stroll in the countryside. Oh, and did I mention horse riding? Yes, I cherish those moments of connection with nature. If I'm not immersed in my Irish studies, you'll find me buried in a gripping book or experimenting in the kitchen.

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