blas.taobh
side
"taobh" means "side" in Irish (feminine noun). Pronounced /t̪ˠeːvˠ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → thaobh, Urú → dtaobh.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "taobh" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | taobh |
| Séimhiú | thaobh |
| Urú | dtaobh |
"taobh" in context
Tá siad ar an taobh istigh.
They're inside.
A1Níor chroch tú do chóta taobh thiar den doras.
You didn't hang your coat behind the door.
A2B'fhearr liom fanacht taobh istigh den fhoirgneamh.
I'd rather stay inside the building.
B2Conas a ullmhaíonn an múinteoir na daltaí don saol taobh amuigh den scoil?
How does the teacher prepare the pupils for life outside school?
B1Seasaigí taobh thiar den líne bhuí le bhur dtoil.
Please stand behind the yellow line.
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