aon ... amháin

One Item

Level 2

Aon plus a noun and amháin can specify one item: aon lá amháin. The noun may mutate after aon depending on its initial consonant.

How It Works

Aon plus a noun and amháin can specify one item: aon lá amháin. The noun may mutate after aon depending on its initial consonant.

Aon ... amháin singles out one item. Aon normally triggers lenition where the construction permits it; dental initials d, t and s are not lenited after aon. Amháin follows the noun phrase and gives the limiting force.

Examples (3)

  1. Tá aon leabhar amháin agam.

    I have one book.

  2. D'fhan mé aon lá amháin.

    I stayed for one day.

  3. Tá aon charr amháin acu.

    They have one car.

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aon ... amháinLevel 2One Item

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aonamháin