rún, m. (gs. & npl. rúin, gpl. ~). 1. Mystery. ~ diaga, divine mystery. 2. Secret. ~ a dhéanamh ar rud, to keep sth. secret. Bíodh sé ina ~, (let us) keep it dark. ~ a scaoileadh, to let out a secret. Do ~ a ligean le duine, to confide in s.o. Faoi ~, in confidence. Cara rúin, confidant. Litir rúin, secret letter. S.a. scéal 4. 3. (a) Intention, purpose. ~ a bheith agat rud a dhéanamh, to intend to do sth. Tá ~ aige imeacht, he intends to leave. Má tá ~ a ráite agat, if you intend to say it. Is ~ dom, tá sé de ~ agam, éalú liom, I mean to slip away. Tá fios do rúin agam, I know what you have in mind. ~ daingean, firm purpose. (b) Secret disposition; (evil) design. ~ ceilge, treacherous intent, plot. ~ díoltais, design of vengeance. ~ gadaí, malicious intent of thief. 4. (Formal) resolution. ~ a mholadh, a rith, to propose, to pass, a resolution. ~ buíochais, cáinte, vote of thanks, of censure. 5. (a) Love, affection. Lit:Mo ~ dá rosc glan, I love the clear look in her eyes. (b) Loved one; dear one, friend. A ~ mo chléibh, mo chroí, oh, love of my heart; my darling. A ~, my dear; my dear man, my dear woman.