blas.gasta
fast
AdjectiveB2/ˈɡasˠt̪ˠə/
"gasta" means "fast" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /ˈɡasˠt̪ˠə/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → ghasta, Urú → ngasta.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "gasta" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | gasta |
| Séimhiú | ghasta |
| Urú | ngasta |
"gasta" in context
Is maith liom caranna gasta.
I like fast cars.
B1Tiocfaidh an stoirm go gasta.
The storm will come quickly.
B1Éirigh go gasta agus caith ort!
Get up quick and get dressed!
B1Bhí siad ag siúl leo go brúite tostach. Níorbh é sin do Shéimí é, bhí sé óg lúfar gasta.
They were walking quietly and tiredly. But not Jamie: he was young, fit and quick.
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