comparative degree
"gaoithe" means "comparative degree" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /ˈɡiːhə/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → ghaoithe, Urú → ngaoithe.
In Irish, the first letter of "gaoithe" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | gaoithe |
| Séimhiú | ghaoithe |
| Urú | ngaoithe |
Bím ag rothaíocht in aghaidh na gaoithe i gcónaí.
I'm always biking against the wind.
A2D'imigh sí ar nós na gaoithe.
She left like the wind.
A1In éadan na gaoithe.
Against the wind.
A1Lá gaoithe a bhí ann.
It was a windy day.
A2Tá lá gaoithe ann.
It is a windy day.
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