Adjectives After Nouns

Level 1

An attributive adjective usually follows its noun: leabhar mór. Gender, number and case can change the adjective's form or initial consonant.

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An attributive adjective usually follows its noun: leabhar mór. Gender, number and case can change the adjective's form or initial consonant.

Inside a noun phrase, the descriptive adjective normally comes after the noun. This differs from English a big book. The examples here use masculine singular nouns; feminine and plural phrases can change the adjective's initial sound or ending.

Examples (3)

  1. Tá leabhar mór agam.

    I have a big book.

  2. Feicim teach beag.

    I see a small house.

  3. Tá carr nua aici.

    She has a new car.

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