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Irish

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Irish
it[ɪt̪ˠ]
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
pit
noun
A term referring to the external female genitalia or a crab that has recently molted and lacks a shell.

“Níor fheaca mé an pit riamh.”

I never saw the vulva.

Also means
  1. vulva
  2. shell-less crab

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

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Irish
tit[tʲitʲ]
verb
This verb describes the action of falling down, descending, or something declining in quality or strength.

“Titfidh an bháisteach go luath.”

The rain will fall soon.

Also means
  1. to fall, drop, come down
  2. to collapse
  3. to descend
  4. to decline, abate, deteriorate
  5. to fall

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

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Irish
duit[d̪ˠɪtʲ]
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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Irish
litre[ˈl̠ʲitʲɾʲə]
noun
This word is an alternative spelling used when referring to the genitive singular or the nominative plural of the word litir, which means letter.

“Tá dhá litir ar an mbord.”

There are two letters on the table.

Also means
  1. alternative form of litreach: genitive singular of litir
  2. alternative form of litreacha: nominative plural of litir
  3. genitive singular or nominative plural of litir

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

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Irish
ad[əd̪ˠ]Means it
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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ar[ɛɾʲ]Means it
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 it
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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co[kɔ]Means it
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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de[dʲɛ]Means it
prep
This is a preposition used to indicate origin or source. It is often used to mean 'from' or 'of' something.

“Tá mé ag teacht de na sléibhte.”

I am coming from the mountains.

Also means
  1. from
  2. of

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

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di[dʲi]Means it
pron
A pronoun form meaning from or of her, or to or for her, depending on the base preposition used.

“Fuair mé an bronntanas di.”

I got the gift for her.

Also means
  1. third-person singular feminine of de: from/of her, from/of it f
  2. third-person singular feminine of do: to/for her, to/for it f
  3. from/of her

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

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Irish
ea[a]Means it
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
eo[oː]Means it
noun
A large fish that lives in both the ocean and rivers. It can also refer to a noble person.

“Ar insíos leatsa riamh faoi fabhal an Iach Fís, a mhac?”

Did I ever tell you about the tale of the Salmon of Knowledge, son?

Also means
  1. salmon
  2. noble being, prince

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

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ga[ɡa]Means it
noun
A word for a long, sharp weapon like a spear or dart. It can also refer to a beam of light or a radius in geometry.

“Chuir an cat a gha ann.”

The cat clawed him.

Also means
  1. spear (long stick with a sharp tip), dart
  2. dart, sting
  3. ray (beam of light or radiation)
  4. radius (line segment between any point on the circumference of a circle and its center; length of this segment)
  5. suppository
  6. gaff
  7. spear

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

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írMeans it
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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na[n̪ˠə]Means it
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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Irish
os[ɔsˠ]Means it
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 it
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
so[sˠo]Means it
det
A variant of the word for 'this', used in the Munster dialect when it follows a word that ends with a broad consonant.

“An fear so.”

This man.

Also means
  1. Munster form of seo
  2. this

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

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Irish
te[tʲe(h)]Means it
adj
This word describes something that has a high temperature. It can refer to weather, objects, or food.

“Tá an tae seo ró-the.”

This tea is too hot.

Also means
  1. hot, warm
  2. hot, spicy, piquant
  3. hot

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

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Irish
uaMeans it
noun
An older, archaic term for a grandchild or descendant. You will mostly encounter it in old texts or surnames.

“Is é seo ua an rí.”

This is the king's descendant.

Also means
  1. archaic form of ó (grandson, grandchild; descendant)
  2. grandchild

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

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Irish
age[ˈɛɡə]Means it
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
arm[ˈɑɾˠəmˠ]Means it
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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Irish
beo[bʲoː]Means it
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 it
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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boc[bˠok]Means it
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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Irish
bog[bˠɔɡ]Means it
adj
Something that gives way easily under pressure or requires little effort to complete. It can also describe gentle sounds or mild, humid weather conditions.

“Tá an talamh bog inniu.”

The ground is soft today.

Also means
  1. soft (giving way under pressure; lacking strength or resolve; requiring little or no effort; easy)
  2. flabby (of physical condition)
  3. soft, mellow, gentle (of sound, voice)
  4. wet
  5. mild, humid (of winter)
  6. loose
  7. soft

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

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cab[kɑbˠ]Means it
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
cár[kaːɾˠ]Means it
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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cor[kɞɾˠ]Means it
noun
A word used to describe a physical twist, a turn, or a sudden change in movement. It can also refer to a type of musical reel or dance.

“Chuir sé cor sa scéal.”

He put a twist in the story.

Also means
  1. twist, turn, turning movement
  2. cast; haul from cast
  3. lively turn; lively air
  4. reel
  5. twist

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

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don[d̪ˠənˠ]Means it
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 it
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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fiú[fʲuː]Means it
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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gos[ɡɔsˠ]Means it
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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hasMeans it
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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hat[hat̪ˠ]Means it
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 it
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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las[l̪ˠasˠ]Means it
verb
To start a fire or to make something bright with light. It can also describe something shining like a flame.

“Las tine mhór.”

Light a big fire.

Also means
  1. to light (start (a fire); illuminate)
  2. to blaze (shine like a flame)
  3. to light

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

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lem[lʲɛmˠ]Means it
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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leo[lʲoː]Means it
pron
A prepositional pronoun meaning 'with them' or 'to them'. It combines the preposition 'le' and the third-person plural pronoun.

“Tá leabhar leo.”

They have a book (there is a book with them).

Also means
  1. third-person plural of le: with them
  2. to them
  3. with them

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

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mac[mˠak]Means it
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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salMeans it
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 it
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 it
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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sir[ʃɪɾʲ]Means it
verb
To look for something or to ask someone for help. It can also mean to travel across a place or to implore someone.

“Sirim an tAthair.”

I beseech the Father.

Also means
  1. travel through, traverse
  2. seek out, have recourse to
  3. seek, ask for
  4. beseech, implore
  5. to seek

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

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tar[t̪ˠɑɾˠ]Means it
verb
A verb meaning to arrive or come somewhere. It can also mean to survive or recover from a difficult situation.

“Tiocfaidh ár lá.”

Our day will come.

Also means
  1. to come
  2. to survive, pull through

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

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Irish
tonMeans it
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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aire[ˈaɾʲə]Means it
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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Irish
bangMeans it
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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Irish
bean[bʲan̪ˠ]Means it
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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Irish
bord[bˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ]Means it
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs. It can also refer to a group of people who manage a company or a flat surface on a ship.

“Chuir mé an leabhar ar an mbord.”

I put the book on the table.

Also means
  1. table
  2. board (managing committee)
  3. deck (floorlike covering on a ship)

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

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callMeans it
noun
A word used to describe a necessity or a requirement. It can also refer to a right to something.

“Níl aon chall duit é sin a dhéanamh.”

There is no need for you to do that.

Also means
  1. call, need
  2. claim, right
  3. need

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

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chan[xan̪ˠ]Means it
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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clog[kl̪ˠɔɡ]Means it
noun
A device that makes a ringing sound or tells the time. It can also refer to certain plant parts or a sore on the skin.

“Tá an clog ag bualadh.”

The bell is ringing.

Also means
  1. bell
  2. clock
  3. blowball, clock (of dandelion)
  4. blister

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

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crap[kɾˠapˠ]Means it
verb
To cause something to become smaller, to narrow, or to pull something together to shorten it.

“Chrap sé a chosa faoi.”

He drew his legs up under him.

Also means
  1. to shrink ((cause to) become smaller), constrict (to narrow)
  2. to contract (draw together, shorten, lessen)
  3. to crumple (cause to collapse)
  4. to purse (press (the lips) together)
  5. to roll up (make into a cylindrical or fold-like shape)
  6. to shrink

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

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dada[ˈd̪ˠad̪ˠə]Means it
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 it
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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dois[d̪ˠɔʃ]Means it
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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dord[d̪ˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ]Means it
noun
A continuous, low humming or droning sound. It can also refer to a bass musical sound.

“Chuala mé dord sa seomra.”

I heard a buzz in the room.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of dord
  2. buzz, drone
  3. bass
  4. buzz

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

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fear[fʲaɾˠ]Means it
noun
An adult male person. It can also refer to a husband.

“Tá an fear ag ól uisce.”

The man is drinking water.

Also means
  1. man (adult male)
  2. husband, male spouse
  3. man

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

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geo-Means it
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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hair[haɾʲ]Means it
verb
A form of the preposition 'air' used after certain grammatical markers.

“Tá an leabhar hair.”

The book is on him.

Also means
  1. on him
  2. on it
  3. on him/it

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

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lomaMeans it
adj
This is a plural form of the adjective meaning bare or stripped. It describes multiple things that are lacking a covering.

“Tá na crainn loma sa gheimhreadh.”

The trees are bare in the winter.

Also means
  1. nominative/vocative/dative/strong genitive plural of lom
  2. bare (plural)

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

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manaMeans it
noun
A sign or omen that suggests something might happen. It can also refer to a person's general outlook or a short phrase used as a motto.

“Is mana maith é sin.”

That is a good sign.

Also means
  1. portent, sign
  2. attitude, outlook
  3. motto
  4. sign

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

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nach[n̪ˠɑx]Means it
conj
A conjunction used to introduce a negative subordinate clause. It is the negative version of the word 'go'.

“Dúirt sé nach raibh carr aige.”

He said that he did not have a car.

Also means
  1. that...not (introduces a negative subordinate clause; the negation of go).
  2. that...not

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

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olla[ˈol̪ˠə]Means it
noun
This is the genitive form of the word for wool. It is used when wool is being described as belonging to something or someone.

“Tá uigeacht olla an-bhog.”

The texture of the wool is very soft.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of olann (wool)
  2. wool (genitive)

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

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sail[sˠalʲ]Means it
noun
Physical dirt, impurities, or a moral stain. It often refers to dross left behind from processing or a metaphorical blemish.

“Is é sail mhiotail an t-ábhar a fhágtar ina dhiaidh.”

Metal dross is the material left behind.

Also means
  1. dirt, dross, impurity
  2. stain, defilement
  3. dirt

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

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sine[ˈʃinʲə]Means it
adj
This word is the comparative form of the Irish adjective 'sean', which means old. You use it to compare one person or thing as having more age than another.

“Tá an fear seo sine ná a dheartháir.”

This man is older than his brother.

Also means
  1. comparative degree of sean: older
  2. older

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

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smut[ˈsˠmˠʊt̪ˠ]Means it
noun
A small part, piece, or stump of something. It can also refer to a snout or an animal's nose.

“Tá smut beag fágtha den chrainn.”

There is a small stump left of the tree.

Also means
  1. stump; short piece; portion
  2. snout
  3. sulky expression, huff
  4. rostrum
  5. stump

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

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altar[ˈal̪ˠ.t̪ˠəɾˠ]Means it
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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brothMeans it
noun
This is an alternative way of writing the word bruth. It refers to intense heat or a rash on the skin.

“Bhí broth ar a aghaidh.”

There was a rash on his face.

Also means
  1. heat
  2. rash
  3. eruption
  4. nap
  5. pile
  6. covering

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

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cheap[çapˠ]Means it
noun
This is the lenited form of the word 'ceap'. It occurs due to specific grammatical rules in Irish sentences.

“Ní cheapaim go bhfuil sé ann.”

I do not think that he is there.

Also means
  1. lenited form of ceap

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

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halpaMeans it
noun
This is the form of the word 'alpa' when it is preceded by a vowel-initial prefix that triggers the addition of an 'h'.

“Níor tharla halpa ann.”

No devouring happened there.

Also means
  1. h-prothesized form of alpa

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

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shineMeans it
adj
This is a grammatical form of the word 'sine'. It occurs when the word 'sine' undergoes a change known as lenition in certain sentence structures.

“Is í an bhean seo an t-ábhar shine.”

This woman is the subject of that.

Also means
  1. lenited form of sine

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

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teach[tʲax]Means it
noun
A building where people live or a place used for a specific purpose. It is a very common noun used to describe a home.

“Tá teach mór bán agam.”

I have a big white house.

Also means
  1. house

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

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thigh[hɪɟ]Means it
noun
This is the lenited form of the word tigh, meaning house. It is used after certain words that cause a change to the beginning of the noun.

“Is as an thigh sin iad.”

They are from that house.

Also means
  1. lenited form of tigh
  2. house

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

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praiseMeans it
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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maslach[ˈmˠasˠl̪ˠa(x)]Means it
adj
Describes something that is intended to be hurtful or offensive to others. It can also describe tasks that are very difficult or tiring.

“obair mhaslach”

taxing work

Also means
  1. insulting, abusive, opprobrious
  2. strenuous, heavy (work), arduous, laborious, taxing
  3. insulting

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

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lóAppears in an example
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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sí[ʃiː]Appears in an example
noun
A fairy mound or a burial mound, often associated with mythological legends in Irish folklore.

“Deirtear go gcónaíonn na síoga sna sí.”

It is said that the fairies live in the fairy mounds.

Also means
  1. fairy mound, tumulus
  2. fairy mound

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

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