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cabhrach

helpful

AdjectiveC1/ˈkəuɾˠəx/

"cabhrach" means "helpful" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /ˈkəuɾˠəx/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → chabhrach, Urú → gcabhrach.

Mutation forms

In Irish, the first letter of "cabhrach" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formcabhrach
Séimhiúchabhrach
Urúgcabhrach

"cabhrach" in context

(38) Chun gurb usaide a déanfar an roinnt ceapfidh an duine freagarthach duine no daoine iontaoibhe i ngach líomatáiste séipéil sa pharóiste chun cuaird a thabhairt ar thithe na ndaoine a bheidh ag fáil cabhrach.

(38) To facilitate distribution the responsible person shall appoint some other reliable person or persons in each chapel area in the parish to visit the homes of those in receipt of assistance.

B2

(1) Costas na Cabhrach Teinteáin (ar a dtugtí Fóirithin Allamuich).

(1) The cost of Home Assistance (formerly Outdoor Relief).

B1

Ach ní raghaidh luach iomlán na cabhrach san, fé mar a shocróidh an tAire é, thar luach an deontais is iníoctha ag an Aire ar scór an tighe sin.

Provided that the total value of such assistance, as determined by the Minister, shall not exceed the value of the grant payable by the Minister in respect of that house.

B2

Further reading

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