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white in Irish

white in Irish is bán, geal, bánóg — white means reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

white in Irish

bán

adj

geal

adj

bán

noun

bánóg

noun

Any butterfly of the subfamily Pierinae in the family Pieridae.

gealacán

noun

(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.

gealacán súile

noun

(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.

What does "white" mean?

adj Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
"She painted the fence white to match the house."
adj Pale, as from shock, fear, or illness.
"He went white when he heard the news."
noun A member of a light-skinned population, especially one of European descent.
"The census asks people to identify as white, Black, Asian, or another category."
verb To make something white; to whiten or bleach.
"The walls had been whited over with fresh paint."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

white in a sentence

She painted the fence white to match the house.
Clouds drifted across a pale white sky.
He went white when he heard the news.
Her face turned white at the sight of blood.

Similar words in Irish

albumen Caucasian ivory milky snowy whiten

Common Irish translations

the of to and a in I that for you it on

Frequently asked questions

What is "white" in Irish?

"white" in Irish is bán, geal, bánóg. white means: Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

How do you use "white" in a sentence?

Example: "She painted the fence white to match the house." In Irish, "white" is bán, geal, bánóg.

Are there other ways to say "white" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "white": bán, geal, bánóg, gealacán, gealacán súile.

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