an chéad

The First

Level 2

An chéad forms first: an chéad lá. Its mutation pattern differs from that of most ordinary attributive adjectives.

How It Works

An chéad forms first: an chéad lá. Its mutation pattern differs from that of most ordinary attributive adjectives.

An chéad comes before the noun. Céad in this ordinal use is lenited after the article, and the following noun follows the construction's mutation rules, including dental restrictions. Do not place chéad after the noun as though it were an ordinary descriptive adjective.

Examples (3)

  1. Seo an chéad lá.

    This is the first day.

  2. Léigh mé an chéad leabhar.

    I read the first book.

  3. Cá bhfuil an chéad bhus?

    Where is the first bus?

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an chéadLevel 2The First

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Recognize the definite article inside the first-item ordinal frame.

Words in This Pattern

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