blas.ceist
question
"ceist" means "question" in Irish (feminine noun). Pronounced /ceʃtʲ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → cheist, Urú → gceist.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "ceist" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | ceist |
| Séimhiú | cheist |
| Urú | gceist |
When does "ceist" mutate?
ceist→deich gceist(ten questions)
ceist→naoi gceist(nine questions)
ceist→trí cheist déag(thirteen questions)
"ceist" in context
Ní ceist éasca é.
It's not an easy question.
A2Is ceist mhaith í seo.
This is a good question.
A2Tá ceist agam.
I have a question.
A1Chuir Tomás ceist orm cérbh é mo mhúinteoir Fraincise.
Tom asked me who my French teacher was.
B1Chuir sí ceist air an raibh a fhios aige cá raibh mé i mo chónaí.
She asked him if he knew where I lived.
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