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nach.

that...not (introduces a negative subordinate clause; the negation of go).

4 characters1 syllables approx.Gaeilge language

Meaning & usage

conj/n̪ˠɑx//n̪ˠax/
  1. that...not (introduces a negative subordinate clause; the negation of go).

    triggers-eclipsis
    Dúirt sé nach raibh carr aige.
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish nach, from Proto-Celtic *nekʷe, a combination of Proto-Indo-European *né (negative particle) and *-kʷe (“and”); compare Latin neque.

particle/n̪ˠɑx//n̪ˠax/
  1. isn’t...?/whether/if it is... (introduces negative questions, both direct and indirect)

    Nach maith leat bainne?
    Níl a fhios agam an miste dó nó nach miste.
  2. who/which isn’t... (introduces negative relative clauses, both direct and indirect)

    an bhean nach múinteoir í
    an bhean nach maith léi bainne
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish nach, from Proto-Celtic *nekʷe, a combination of Proto-Indo-European *né (negative particle) and *-kʷe (“and”); compare Latin neque.

particle/n̪ˠɑx//n̪ˠax/
  1. not (in questions)

    triggers-eclipsis
    Nach bhfuil ocras ort?
    Chonaic mé í, nach bhfaca?
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish nach, from Proto-Celtic *nekʷe, a combination of Proto-Indo-European *né (negative particle) and *-kʷe (“and”); compare Latin neque.

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