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gaoithe

comparative degree

Adjectivedict/ˈɡiːhə/

"gaoithe" means "comparative degree" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /ˈɡiːhə/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → ghaoithe, Urú → ngaoithe.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formgaoithe
Séimhiúghaoithe
Urúngaoithe

"gaoithe" in context

Bím ag rothaíocht in aghaidh na gaoithe i gcónaí.

I'm always biking against the wind.

A2

D'imigh sí ar nós na gaoithe.

She left like the wind.

A1

In éadan na gaoithe.

Against the wind.

A1

Lá gaoithe a bhí ann.

It was a windy day.

A2

Tá lá gaoithe ann.

It is a windy day.

A1

Further reading

Irish Mutations: Complete Guide to Séimhiú and Urú →Irish Pronunciation, The System Behind the Spelling →How to Learn Irish as an Adult, A Step-by-Step Roadmap →Best Irish Learning App 2026 →Browse all Irish vocabulary →

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