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Irish

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-a
suffix
A common suffix attached to words to indicate grammatical pluralization, specific adjective cases, or noun genitive forms.

“Is iad na capaill na ainmhithe a rith.”

The horses are the animals that ran.

Also means
  1. plural ending of certain nouns
  2. plural ending of adjectives in the nominative, vocative, dative, and strong genitive cases
  3. genitive singular ending of third-declension nouns

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ab[abˠ]
noun
The head of an abbey or monastery.

“Labhair an t-ab leis na manaigh.”

The abbot spoke to the monks.

Also means
  1. abbot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abb
noun
An older spelling for the word meaning the head of an abbey.

“Scríobh an t-abb an litir.”

The abbot wrote the letter.

Also means
  1. obsolete spelling of ab (“abbot”)
  2. abbot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abra
verb
This is the present subjunctive form of the verb to say.

“Ní gá duit a rá go n-abra tú é.”

You do not need to say that you say it.

Also means
  1. present subjunctive analytic of abair
  2. say

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abraid[ˈabˠɾˠədʲ]
verb
A specific grammatical form of the verb 'abair', which means 'to say'.

“Níor mhaith liom go n-abraid siad é.”

I would not like them to say it.

Also means
  1. inflection of abair:
  2. inflection of abair

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acar
noun
A word used to describe a tool, an implement, or a helpful service.

“Is mór an acar dom é.”

It is a great help/convenience to me.

Also means
  1. alternative form of acra (“tool, implement; service, convenience”)
  2. tool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ach[ɑx]
conj
A common conjunction used to introduce a contrasting idea or exception.

“Ba mhaith liom dul, ach tá obair le déanamh agam.”

I would like to go, but I have work to do.

Also means
  1. but

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acht[ɑxt̪ˠ]
noun
An official order or a set requirement that must be followed.

“Tá acht nua ann.”

There is a new decree.

Also means
  1. decree, enactment
  2. compact
  3. condition
  4. decree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ad[əd̪ˠ]
contraction
This is a shorthand way of saying both 'to' and 'your' together when referring to one person. It is often used in speech to link these two words.

“Ní rabhas-sa ad phriocadh!”

I wasn't poking you!

Also means
  1. contraction of do (“to/for”) + do (“your sg”)
  2. contraction of do + do

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adamant
noun
An older term used for a lodestone or magnet.

“Is cloch é an adamant a mheallann iarann.”

An adamant is a stone that attracts iron.

Also means
  1. alternative form of adhmaint (“adamant, lodestone; magnet”)
  2. adamant, lodestone; magnet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aer[eːɾˠ]
noun
The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the earth or a melody of music.

“Tá an t-aer glan agus úr maidin inniu.”

The air is clean and fresh this morning.

Also means
  1. air
  2. sky
  3. climate
  4. gaiety, pleasure
  5. air, tune

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ag[ə]
particle
A word used with a verbal noun to show that an action is happening right now.

“Tá mé ag siúl.”

I am walking.

Also means
  1. particle used with the verbal noun to mark the progressive aspect
  2. at

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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age[ˈɛɡə]
prep
A Munster regional variation of the preposition 'ag'. It is used specifically before a possessive determiner.

“Ní raibh aoinne cloinne age n-a muinntir ach í agus do mhéaduigh sin uirrim agus grádh na ndaoine don inghean óg so.”

Her parents had no children but her, and that increased the esteem and love of the people for this young girl.

Also means
  1. Munster form of ag (used before a possessive determiner)
  2. Munster form of ag

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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AIF
name
An abbreviation standing for the International Phonetic Alphabet in Irish.

“Tá na siombailí AIF úsáideach don fhoghraíocht.”

The IPA symbols are useful for phonetics.

Also means
  1. initialism of An Aibítir Idirnáisiúnta Foghraíochta (IPA)
  2. IPA

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ail[alʲ]
noun
A hard, solid, non-metallic mineral matter that makes up the earth.

“Tá ail mhór ar an talamh.”

There is a big stone on the ground.

Also means
  1. stone
  2. rock
  3. stone, rock

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ainm[AN-yim]
noun
name

“Cad é an t-ainm atá ort?”

What is your name?

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air[aɾʲ]
verb
To turn over soil with a machine or tool in preparation for planting.

“Is brea le mo dhuine a bheith ag ar.”

Your man loves to be ploughing.

Also means
  1. plough

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aire[ˈaɾʲə]
noun
A state of being cautious or paying close attention to something. It often refers to looking after someone or something.

“Tabhair aire duit féin.”

Take care of yourself.

Also means
  1. care, attention
  2. heed, notice
  3. care

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ala[ˈalˠə]
noun
This word does not stand alone and is only found within specific set phrases.

“Ní féidir é a úsáid ina aonar.”

It cannot be used alone.

Also means
  1. Only used in phrases; see Derived terms below
  2. element only used in phrases

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alpa
noun
This is the plural form of the word 'alp', referring to multiple high, steep mountains or hills.

“Chonaic muid na halpa ar fad.”

We saw all the steep hills.

Also means
  1. plural of alp

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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altar[ˈal̪ˠ.t̪ˠəɾˠ]
verb
An autonomous verb form derived from the root 'alt'. It is used when the subject is not specified.

“Altaraítear an scéal go minic.”

The story is often told (in an autonomous sense).

Also means
  1. present indicative autonomous of alt
  2. imperative autonomous of alt
  3. present subjunctive autonomous of alt
  4. autonomous form of alt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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am[aumˠ]
noun
This word refers to a specific moment or a period of time.

“Is fada an t-am é.”

It is a long time.

Also means
  1. time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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an[ənˠ]
article
The definite article used before nouns in Irish.

“an bhean”

the woman

Also means
  1. the

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anchor
noun
This noun describes the act of treating someone badly or cruelly.

“Bhí an t-anchor le feiceáil sa chás sin.”

The ill-treatment was visible in that case.

Also means
  1. ill-treatment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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angla
noun
A state of being in a bad mood or feeling irritable.

“Tá angla air inniu.”

He is in an ill temper today.

Also means
  1. ill temper

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anglais[ˈaŋɡl̪ˠəʃ]
noun
A term used to describe something weak, insipid, or a person who is soft or lacking spirit.

“Ná bí i do anglais.”

Don't be a milksop.

Also means
  1. milk and water
  2. milksop (of person)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ar[ɛɾʲ]
prep
A preposition commonly used to mean on. It is also used to express feelings or physical states, such as hunger or happiness, by saying something is on a person.

“Tá áthas orm.”

I am glad.

Also means
  1. on
  2. Used with a variety of nouns to indicate feelings and minor medical conditions
  3. Used with a verbal noun to indicate a state
  4. upon (with a verbal noun plus personal form of do indicating the subject of the verb)
  5. upon (with a (“his, her, their”)—indicating the subject of an intransitive verb or the object of a transitive verb—plus verbal noun to indicate completion of an action)
  6. particle used with certain ambitransitive verbs in order to make them transitive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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arc[aɾˠk]
noun
A young pig or a small creature or person.

“Bhí an t-arc ag rith sa chlós.”

The piglet was running in the yard.

Also means
  1. piglet
  2. diminutive animal or person

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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arm[ˈɑɾˠəmˠ]
noun
A tool or object used for fighting or protection. It can also refer to a collection of weapons or an entire army.

“Tá arm nua aige.”

He has a new weapon.

Also means
  1. weapon; implement, tool
  2. arms, weaponry
  3. army
  4. weapon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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arma
noun
This is a grammatical form of the noun 'arm', which means weapon.

“Tá an t-arma ag an saighdiúir.”

The soldier has the weapon.

Also means
  1. inflection of arm:
  2. inflection of arm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ars
verb
A form of the verb meaning said, specifically used before the word for the.

“Ars an fear é.”

The man said it.

Also means
  1. alternative form of arsa used before the definite article an
  2. said

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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art
noun
A solid piece of rock found in nature.

“Tá art mór sa ghort.”

There is a large stone in the field.

Also means
  1. stone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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as[asˠ]
prep
A preposition used to show movement from the inside of something to the outside, or to indicate the source or material of an object.

“Tóg leabhar aníos as an mála.”

Take a book out of the bag.

Also means
  1. out of
  2. from (a place)
  3. off

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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at[ɑt̪ˠ]
noun
A condition where a part of the body becomes enlarged or inflamed. It is also the verbal noun form of the verb meaning to swell.

“tā at ə l̄āv m inīnə.”

My daughter has a swelling on her hand.

Also means
  1. swelling
  2. verbal noun of at

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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atas
verb
A specific grammatical form or inflection of the word at.

“Seo an atas don bhriathar sin.”

This is the inflection for that verb.

Also means
  1. inflection of at:
  2. inflection of at

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
ba[bˠɑ(h)]
noun
This is the plural form of the Irish word for cow.

“Tá na ba sa mhá.”

The cows are in the field.

Also means
  1. plural of bó
  2. cows

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bab
noun
This is an alternative way to write the word 'bob', often referring to a hairstyle or fringe.

“Tá bab uirthi.”

She has a bob haircut.

Also means
  1. alternative form of bob (bob; fringe)
  2. bob

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ball[bˠɑul̪ˠ]
noun
This word has several meanings, including a body organ, a physical member, or a specific spot or mark on the skin.

“Tá ball dearg ar a lámh.”

There is a red mark on his hand.

Also means
  1. organ
  2. member
  3. article (member of a group or class)
  4. spot (location or area)
  5. mark (on the skin of a human or animal)
  6. element, member

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ban[bˠan̪ˠ]
noun
This is the form of the word 'women' used to show possession or origin in the plural.

“Tá grúpa ban ann.”

There is a group of women there.

Also means
  1. genitive plural of bean
  2. of women

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bang
noun
A physical action or a single push performed with force. It can also refer to a sudden movement or an intense exertion of effort.

“Chuir sé bang eile sa saothar.”

He put another effort into the work.

Also means
  1. stroke, single effort
  2. effort, (vigorous) movement

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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