blas.a naoi
nine (9)
"a naoi" means "nine (9)" in Irish (numeral). Mutation forms: Urú → n-a naoi, Réamhlitir h → ha naoi, Réamhlitir t → t-a naoi.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "a naoi" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | a naoi |
| Urú | n-a naoi |
| Réamhlitir h | ha naoi |
| Réamhlitir t | t-a naoi |
"a naoi" in context
Tá sé a naoi a chlog.
It's nine o'clock.
A2A haon, a dó, a trí, a ceathair, a cúig, a sé, a seacht, a hocht, a naoi, a deich.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
B2Feicfidh mé thú ag leath i ndiaidh a naoi.
I'll see you at half past nine.
A2Feicfidh mé thú ag leathuair i ndiaidh a naoi.
I'll see you at half past nine.
B1Feicfidh mé thú ag leathuair tar éis a naoi.
I'll see you at half past nine.
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