lasair
lasair is the Gaelic word for flame.
In Irish Gaelic, lasair is the word for 'flame' or 'light'.
Did you know?
- The term lasair can be used in Gaelic descriptions of nature to refer to the vivid red colors of a sunset or autumn leaves.
- The Proto-Celtic root of lasair implies a sense of brightness that is often associated with suddenness or a sudden burst of light.
- Gaelic speakers use a distinct word, lasadh, to describe the physical process of lighting or igniting a fire, separating the action from the resulting lasair.
Examples in context
- Chan eil lasair ann an asgaidh.There is no fire for free.
- Tha mi a' coimhead ris an lasair.I am watching the fire.
- Chunnaic mi lasair mhór sa teallach.I saw a large flame in the hearth.
- Tha an lasair a' lasadh gu mòr.The flame is burning brightly.
- Dè an lasair a th' an sin?What is that flame over there?
Example conversation
Callum and Mairead are starting a campfire.
- CallumAn robh thu a' faicinn an lasair?Did you see the flame?
- MaireadTha, tha i gu math làidir.Yes, it is very strong.
- CallumCuir barrs air a' lasair seo.Put more wood on this blaze.
- MaireadDealbh air an t-uallach, a Callum.I'm on the job, Callum.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lasair, CC BY-SA 4.0.
