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an.

the

2 characters1 syllables approx.Gaeilge language

Meaning & usage

article/ənˠ//ə//ə.n̪ˠ-//ə.n̠ʲ-/
  1. the

    an t-uisce
    an bhean
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish in, from Proto-Celtic *sindos.

particle/ə//ə.nˠ-//ə.n̠ʲ-//ənˠ/
  1. used to introduce copular questions, both direct and indirect, in the present/future tense

    An maith leat bainne?
    Níl a fhios agam an é Conchúr a chonaic mé.
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish in.

particle/ə//ə.nˠ-//ə.n̠ʲ-//ənˠ/
  1. Used to form direct and indirect questions

    triggers-eclipsis
    An bhfuil tú ag éisteacht?
    Níl a fhios agam an bhfuil sé anseo.
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish in.

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