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the (singular)
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"an" means "the (singular)" in Irish (article). Mutation forms: Urú → n-an, Réamhlitir h → han, Réamhlitir t → t-an.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "an" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | an |
| Urú | n-an |
| Réamhlitir h | han |
| Réamhlitir t | t-an |
"an" in context
Tosaíonn an t-oideachas sa bhaile.
Education starts at home.
B2Ná déan dhá rud ag an am céanna.
Don't do two things at a time.
A2Tá Londan, príomhchathair Shasana, suite ar an Tamais.
London, the capital of England, is on the Thames.
B2An bhfuil aon rud a ól sa chuisneoir?
Is there anything to drink in the refrigerator?
B1Táim ábalta an Spáinnis a léamh go heasca.
I can read Spanish easily.
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