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direction
"aird" means "direction" in Irish (feminine noun). Pronounced /ɑːɾˠdʲ/. Mutation forms: Urú → n-aird, Réamhlitir h → haird, Réamhlitir t → t-aird.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "aird" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | aird |
| Urú | n-aird |
| Réamhlitir h | haird |
| Réamhlitir t | t-aird |
"aird" in context
Ba mhaith liom bhur n-aird, le bhur dtoil.
I would like your attention, please.
C1Ghnóthaigh sí aird idirnáisiúnta as a cuid taighde.
She received international acclaim for her research.
A2Tá aird idirnáisiúnta ar na leabhair.
The books are the focus of international attention.
A1Amanna, tugann na meáin aird ar na cásanna sin, amanna eile ní thugann.
Sometimes the media pay attention to those cases, other times they don't.
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