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maithe

feminine genitive singular

AdjectiveA2/ˈmˠɑhə/

"maithe" means "feminine genitive singular" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /ˈmˠɑhə/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → mhaithe.

Mutation forms

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

MutationForm
Base formmaithe
Séimhiúmhaithe

"maithe" in context

Bhí frustrachas orainn mar gheall ar an easpa foclóirí maithe.

We were frustrated because of the lack of good dictionaries.

A2

Tá áiseanna maithe i gcomhair na bpáistí sa cheantar seo.

This area has great facilities for children.

B2

Tá áiseanna maithe sa cheantar.

There are good facilities in the area.

B2

An bhfuil áiseanna maithe sa gceantar sin?

Are there good facilities/conveniences in that area?

B2

An bhfuil scileanna idirphearsanta maithe agat?

Do you have good interpersonal skills?

B1

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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