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Irish

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Irish
is[(i)sˠ]
conj
This is a shorter, contracted form of the conjunction 'agus', which means 'and' or 'as'.

“Dia is Muire duit.”

Hello to you, too. (lit. God and Mary to you.)

Also means
  1. reduced form of agus (“and; as”)
  2. and

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

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Irish
dis-
prefix
This is a prefix used as an alternative form of the prefix dios-.

“N/A”

N/A

Also means
  1. alternative form of dios-

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

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Irish
dois[d̪ˠɔʃ]
noun
This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'dos'. It is used when the noun follows certain grammatical structures in Irish.

“Níl aon fhásra ar an dois.”

There is no vegetation on the bush.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of dos

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

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Irish
bruise
noun
This word represents the genitive singular form of the word 'bruis', which means brush or pubic hair.

“N'fhaighim aon sampla de seo.”

I cannot find an example of this.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of bruis (“brush; pubic hair”)
  2. genitive singular of bruis

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

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Irish
praise
adj
This is a grammatical form of the adjective 'pras'. It is used in specific sentence structures in Irish.

“Tá an t-am pras.”

The time is quick.

Also means
  1. inflection of pras

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

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Irish
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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Irish
ad[əd̪ˠ]Means is
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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Irish
ag[ə]Means is
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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ar[ɛɾʲ]Means is
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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at[ɑt̪ˠ]Means is
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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Irish
ba[bˠɑ(h)]Means is
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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Irish
buMeans is
particle
This is an older spelling of the common Irish word 'ba', which is a form of the copula used to connect a subject and a noun.

“Bu mhaith liom dul ann.”

I would like to go there (using the older spelling).

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of ba

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

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Irish
co[kɔ]Means is
adv
This is a regional variation of the word 'chomh', primarily used in the Ulster dialect of Irish. It is used in comparisons.

“Is co maith leis an gceann eile é.”

It is as good as the other one.

Also means
  1. Ulster form of chomh
  2. as (Ulster form)

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

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Irish
ea[a]Means is
pron
A pronoun used to refer back to something previously mentioned in a sentence. It is often used as a predicate nominative.

“Is maith an rud ea é.”

It is a good thing.

Also means
  1. it

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

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Irish
írMeans is
noun
A word used to describe a person or a shape; it is another way to write the word fíor.

“Tá ír na hoibre sin le feiceáil sa leabhar.”

The figure of that work can be seen in the book.

Also means
  1. alternative form of fíor (“figure”)
  2. figure

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

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it[ɪt̪ˠ]Means is
contraction
This is a combined form of the preposition meaning 'in' and the pronoun meaning 'your'.

“Buail it phóca é.”

Put it in your pocket.

Also means
  1. contraction of i (“in”) + do (“your sg”)
  2. in your

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

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Irish
lóMeans is
noun
This is a specific grammatical form of the word 'lá', meaning day, used after certain prepositions.

“Is fada an ló é.”

It is a long day.

Also means
  1. dative singular of lá

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

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na[n̪ˠə]Means is
article
This is a definite article used in Irish for specific plural nouns, or for feminine nouns in the genitive case. It often causes a change to the following word, such as adding an h.

“na héin”

the birds

Also means
  1. genitive singular feminine of an (triggers h-prothesis)
  2. nominative/dative plural of an (triggers h-prothesis)
  3. genitive plural of an (triggers eclipsis)
  4. the

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

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os[ɔsˠ]Means is
noun
A deer is a large wild animal that can run very fast. It often lives in forests.

“Chonaic mé os sa choill.”

I saw a deer in the wood.

Also means
  1. deer

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

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sa[sˠə]Means is
contraction
A combination of the preposition 'in' and the definite article 'the'. It is used to describe location inside something.

“Tá an fear sa bhád.”

The man is in the boat

Also means
  1. contraction of i + an
  2. in the

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

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Irish
age[ˈɛɡə]Means is
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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Irish
ala[ˈalˠə]Means is
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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Irish
babMeans is
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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Irish
ban[bˠan̪ˠ]Means is
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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Irish
BCEMeans is
name
This is an abbreviation for the European Central Bank, known in Irish as 'Banc Ceannais Eorpach'.

“Tá ceanncheathrú an BCE i bhFrankfurt.”

The headquarters of the ECB are in Frankfurt.

Also means
  1. initialism of Banc Ceannais Eorpach (“ECB, European Central Bank”)
  2. European Central Bank

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

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Irish
beo[bʲoː]Means is
adj
Used to describe something that is living or has life. It can also describe a person or thing that is full of energy.

“Tá an madra go fóill beo.”

The dog is still alive.

Also means
  1. alive
  2. active
  3. lively
  4. live
  5. live (being in a state of ignition; burning)

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

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Irish
bi-Means is
prefix
A prefix that is used as an alternative to bith- when it comes before a slender T.

“Ní bhaineann sé le bi-.”

It does not relate to bi-.

Also means
  1. alternative form of bith-, used before a slender T.
  2. alternative form of bith-

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

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Irish
big[bʲiɟ]Means is
adj
This is a grammatical form of the word 'beag', which means small.

“Tá an leabhar seo big.”

This book is small.

Also means
  1. inflection of beag:
  2. small

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

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Irish
boc[bˠok]Means is
noun
This word is used to describe a man or a male companion. It can also refer to a male goat.

“Is maith an boc é sin.”

He is a good fellow.

Also means
  1. fellow, bloke, guy, dude
  2. buck, he-goat
  3. fellow

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

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cab[kɑbˠ]Means is
noun
A slang or informal way to refer to a person's mouth. It is often used in a slightly rude or blunt way.

“Dún do chab!”

Shut your gob!

Also means
  1. mouth
  2. gob, trap
  3. lip

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

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Irish
cad[kad̪ˠ]Means is
pronoun
This is a question word used to ask what something is or where someone is from.

“Cad as duit?”

Where are you from?

Also means
  1. what
  2. (interrogative) where

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

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cár[kaːɾˠ]Means is
noun
Refers to the mouth when it is showing teeth, or a set of teeth.

“Bhí cár aige agus é ag gáire.”

He had a toothy grin while laughing.

Also means
  1. mouth (showing teeth); grin, grimace
  2. teeth; set of teeth
  3. mouth

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

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con[kon̪ˠ]Means is
noun
This is the grammatical form of the word 'cú' (hound) used when showing possession or after certain prepositions.

“Tá mé ag amharc ar choinne an chon.”

I am looking at the hound's appointment.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of cú

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

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cutMeans is
noun
This is a regional variation of the word for the domestic animal.

“Tá an cut sa chistin.”

The cat is in the kitchen.

Also means
  1. Cois Fharraige form of cat (cat)
  2. cat

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

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damMeans is
pron
This is an alternative way of saying 'dom', which means for me or to me.

“Tabhair dam é.”

Give it to me.

Also means
  1. alternative form of dom (“for/to me”)
  2. for me

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

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det[dʲɛt̪ˠ]Means is
contraction
This is a short form used to combine the words for from and your when speaking to one person.

“Ar chuiris det chroí é?”

Did you get it off your chest?

Also means
  1. contraction of de (“from”) + do (“your sg”)
  2. contraction of from + your (singular)

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

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dom[d̪ˠomˠ]Means is
pronoun
This word is used to indicate that something is given to or intended for the speaker.

“Tabhair an leabhar dom.”

Give the book to me.

Also means
  1. first-person singular of do (“to/for me”)
  2. to/for me

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

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don[d̪ˠənˠ]Means is
contraction
A combined word made by joining 'do' (to) and 'an' (the). It is used to indicate something is going to or for the object.

“Thug mé don bhuachaill é.”

I gave it to the boy.

Also means
  1. contraction of do + an
  2. to the

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

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dot[d̪ˠɔt̪ˠ]Means is
contraction
This is a contraction of the Irish words do and do. It is used to mean to your or for your when speaking to one person.

“An bhfuilir dílis dot chéile?”

Are you faithful to your spouse?

Also means
  1. contraction of do + do, literally “to your sg, for your sg”
  2. to your

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

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ein[ɛnʲ]Means is
noun
This is the name of the letter n in the Irish alphabet.

“Is é 'ein' ainm na litreach n.”

'Ein' is the name of the letter n.

Also means
  1. The name of the Latin script letter n/N.
  2. The letter n

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

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fad[fˠɑd̪ˠ]Means is
noun
This word refers to the measurement of how long something is.

“Tá fad mór ag an mbóthar sin.”

That road has a great length.

Also means
  1. length

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

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fiú[fʲuː]Means is
noun
Used to express the value of something or to say that something is worthwhile. It can also mean 'even'.

“Ní fiú pingin é.”

It isn’t worth a penny.

Also means
  1. worth
  2. worth it, worthwhile
  3. even

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

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friMeans is
prep
An archaic spelling form that is no longer in modern use.

“Ní úsáidtear an focal fri a thuilleadh.”

The word fri is no longer used.

Also means
  1. obsolete form of fré

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

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gar[ɡaɾˠ]Means is
adj
Describes something that is close in distance or time, or someone who is stingy.

“Tá an teach i bhfad i gcéin, níl sé gar.”

The house is far away, it is not near.

Also means
  1. near
  2. short (of time)
  3. convenient; easy, likely
  4. near, mean, stingy

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

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gos[ɡɔsˠ]Means is
prep
This is a preposition used to mean until or up to, specifically when it is placed before the definite article.

“gos an lá inniu”

up to today, until the present day

Also means
  1. alternative form of go (until, up to) (used before the definite article)
  2. until

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

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ham[haːmˠ]Means is
noun
This is simply the word 'am' with an 'h' added to the beginning, which happens in certain grammatical situations.

“Is ham é.”

It is a time.

Also means
  1. h-prothesized form of am

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

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hasMeans is
noun
This is the form of the preposition as (out of) used when it is preceded by an h-prefix.

“Tháinig sé has an teach.”

He came out of the house.

Also means
  1. h-prothesized form of as
  2. out of

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

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Irish
hat[hat̪ˠ]Means is
noun
This is the form of the word 'at' when it is preceded by a particle that requires the addition of an 'h' before vowel-initial words.

“B'hat é.”

It was a kiln.

Also means
  1. h-prothesized form of at

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

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himMeans is
noun
This is the form of the word for butter when it follows certain prefixes that add an 'h' sound.

“Tá an him ar an arán.”

The butter is on the bread.

Also means
  1. butter

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

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Irish
il-Means is
prefix
A prefix used to indicate that something is multiple, various, or made up of different parts.

“Is duine ilghnéitheach é.”

He is a multifaceted person.

Also means
  1. multiple, poly-, multi-
  2. miscellaneous
  3. sundry
  4. composite
  5. multiple

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

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in-Means is
prefix
A prefix added to verbs to indicate that something is possible or fit to be done.

“Is bia inite é seo.”

This is edible food.

Also means
  1. able to, -able (+ past participle)
  2. able to, -able, fit for, fit to be (+ genitive of a (verbal) noun)
  3. able to

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

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Irish
lem[lʲɛmˠ]Means is
contraction
This is a contraction of the Irish words 'le' (with) and 'mo' (my). It is used to indicate something belonging to or associated with the speaker.

“Chuir sé cúl orm lem chuid oibre.”

It left me late with my work.

Also means
  1. contraction of le + mo, literally “with my”
  2. with my

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

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Irish
lilMeans is
noun
A type of flowering plant. This is a variant spelling of the word 'lile'.

“Tá lil álainn sa ghairdín.”

There is a beautiful lily in the garden.

Also means
  1. alternative form of lile (“lily”)
  2. lily

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

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Irish
mac[mˠak]Means is
noun
A male child in relation to his parents. It is also used as a prefix in many surnames to mean son of.

“Dónall óg donn Mac Lochlainn”

young, brown-haired Donald, son of the Scandinavian

Also means
  1. son
  2. A common prefix of many Irish and Scottish names, signifying "son of".

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

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Irish
más[mˠɑːsˠ]Means is
conjunction
This conjunction is used at the start of a conditional phrase to mean 'if' followed by a state of being.

“Más fíor é sin, tá mé sásta.”

If that’s true, I’m satisfied.

Also means
  1. if... is

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

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salMeans is
noun
A word referring to physical dirt or a mark on a surface. It is another form of the word 'sail'.

“Tá sal ar an mbord.”

There is dirt on the table.

Also means
  1. dirt
  2. stain
  3. dirt or stain

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

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san[sˠən̪ˠ]Means is
contraction
A word formed by combining the preposition 'i' (in) with the definite article 'an' (the). It is used to mean 'in the' when referring to a single thing.

“Tá an leabhar san oifig.”

The book is in the office.

Also means
  1. preposition i + definite article an: in the (singular)
  2. in the

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

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sea[ʃa]Means is
adv
A special word used to say yes specifically when answering a question that starts with the copula 'is'. It can also be used as a conversational filler.

“An múinteoir tú? Sea.”

Are you a teacher? Yes.

Also means
  1. yes (to copula questions)
  2. right, well (topic introducer)
  3. yes

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

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sin[ʃɪnʲ]Means is
det
A demonstrative word used to point to something that is further away from both the speaker and the listener.

“An buachaill sin.”

That boy.

Also means
  1. that

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

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tonMeans is
noun
A noun referring to the quality or character of a sound or voice. It is the Irish word for 'tone'.

“Tá ton ard ina ghuth.”

There is a high tone in his voice.

Also means
  1. tone

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

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tor[t̪ˠɔɾˠ]Means is
noun
A plant with many small branches that is smaller than a tree.

“Tá éan sa tor.”

There is a bird in the bush.

Also means
  1. bush, shrub; clump, tuft
  2. head (of cabbage)
  3. bush

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

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abraMeans is
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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alpaMeans is
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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armaMeans is
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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bead[bʲɛd̪ˠ]Means is
verb
This is the future tense form of the verb 'to be' when talking about oneself.

“Bead anseo nuair a thiocfaidh tú ar ais.”

I will be here when you come back.

Also means
  1. first-person singular future of bí
  2. I will be

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

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bean[bʲan̪ˠ]Means is
noun
A person who is female and adult. It can also mean a person's spouse who is female.

“Tá bean ag siúl sa pháirc.”

There is a woman walking in the park.

Also means
  1. woman
  2. wife

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

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biadMeans is
verb
This is an old form of the Irish word for 'be' or 'to exist' which is no longer used in standard modern Irish.

“Níor úsáideadh an focal seo le fada.”

This word has not been used for a long time.

Also means
  1. obsolete form of bead

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

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casa[ˈkɑsˠə]Means is
adj
This is a plural form of the adjective 'cas', used when describing things that are twisted or curly.

“Tá gruaig chasa uirthi.”

She has curly hair.

Also means
  1. nominative/vocative/dative and strong genitive plural of cas
  2. nominative plural of cas

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

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chan[xan̪ˠ]Means is
particle
A negative particle used to say that something is not happening. It is commonly found in certain dialects of Irish.

“Chan ólann sé.”

He does not drink.

Also means
  1. not

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

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chip[çɪpʲ]Means is
noun
This is the lenited form of the noun 'cip'.

“Tá an chip briste.”

The small spike is broken.

Also means
  1. lenited form of cip

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

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coda[ˈkɔd̪ˠə]Means is
noun
This word is the genitive singular form of the word cuid, which means a share, portion, or part of something.

“Sin coda den airgead.”

That is a part of the money.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of cuid
  2. part

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

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coin[kinʲ]Means is
noun
This is a grammatical form of the noun 'cú', which means a hound or a dog.

“Tá coin ag an bhfear.”

The man has hounds.

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

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

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croc[ˈkɾˠɔk]Means is
noun
This is an alternative way to spell the word for a crock or an earthenware jar.

“Tá an bainne sa croc.”

The milk is in the crock.

Also means
  1. alternative form of croca (crock, earthenware jar)
  2. crock

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

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dada[ˈd̪ˠad̪ˠə]Means is
pron
A word used to refer to a very small amount or to signify nothing at all. It is commonly used in negative sentences.

“Níl dada ann.”

There's nothing there.

Also means
  1. iota, jot, whit, tittle
  2. anything, nothing
  3. nothing

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

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dein[dʲɛn̪ˠ/ ~ /dʲin̪ˠ]Means is
verb
This is a common variant of the verb 'déan', specifically used in the Munster dialect. It means to do or to make something.

“Dein do dhícheall.”

Do your best.

Also means
  1. Munster form of déan
  2. do / make

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

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duit[d̪ˠɪtʲ]Means is
pron
This is the personal form of the preposition 'do', meaning to you or for you when speaking to one person.

“Seo bronntanas duit.”

Here is a gift for you.

Also means
  1. second-person singular of do: to/for you sg
  2. to you

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

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frat[fˠɾˠat̪ˠ]Means is
pron
This is the second-person singular past tense form of the verb fré, meaning to root or take hold.

“Frat tú go domhain sa talamh.”

You rooted deeply in the ground.

Also means
  1. second-person singular of fré
  2. you rooted

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

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geo-Means is
prefix
A prefix relating to the Earth or geology. It is used to form words about geography or earth sciences.

“Tá staidéar á dhéanamh againn ar gheo-eolaíocht.”

We are studying geology.

Also means
  1. geo- (Earth)

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

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hail[halʲ]Means is
noun
This is the h-prothesized form of the word ail, which is a word for an ailment or a physical ache.

“Tá hail air.”

He has an ailment.

Also means
  1. h-prothesized form of ail
  2. ail

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

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hangMeans is
noun
This is a grammatical form that occurs when the word 'ang' undergoes h-prothesis.

“N/A”

N/A

Also means
  1. h-prothesized form of ang

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

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