na

The Plural Definite Article

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Na marks the definite plural in the common case: na leabhair. Genitive uses of na need separate treatment.

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Na marks the definite plural in the common case: na leabhair. Genitive uses of na need separate treatment.

For ordinary plural subjects and objects, put na before the noun's plural form. Do not form a plural merely by changing an to na: the noun also needs its actual plural. Na has a separate singular feminine genitive use, so its meaning depends on the phrase.

Examples (3)

  1. Tá na leabhair anseo.

    The books are here.

  2. Feicim na fir.

    I see the men.

  3. Tá na páistí sa ghairdín.

    The children are in the garden.

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