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The Singular Definite Article

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An is the singular definite article: an leabhar. Its effect on the following noun depends on gender, case and initial sound.

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An is the singular definite article: an leabhar. Its effect on the following noun depends on gender, case and initial sound.

The singular definite article an corresponds to the in many ordinary noun phrases. It is written separately. Its presence can change a noun's beginning, so an fear, an bhean and an t-uisce must be learned with their gender and sound pattern.

Examples (3)

  1. Tá an leabhar anseo.

    The book is here.

  2. Tá an doras dúnta.

    The door is closed.

  3. Feicim an fear.

    I see the man.

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