blas.aithne
knowledge
NounFeminineA1/ˈɑhənʲə/
"aithne" means "knowledge" in Irish (feminine noun). Pronounced /ˈɑhənʲə/. Mutation forms: Urú → n-aithne, Réamhlitir h → haithne, Réamhlitir t → t-aithne.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "aithne" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | aithne |
| Urú | n-aithne |
| Réamhlitir h | haithne |
| Réamhlitir t | t-aithne |
"aithne" in context
Tá aithne aige ar an gcathair go maith.
He knows the city well.
A2Níl aithne agam air.
I don't know him.
A2Níl aithne agam ort.
I don't know you.
B1Níl aithne agam uirthi.
I don't know her.
B1Níl aithne agam orthu.
I don't know them.
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