Three to Six
In ordinary counting phrases, three to six take a singular-form noun with lenition: trí bhád, sé chapall. Dental and other exceptions need attention.
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In ordinary counting phrases, three to six take a singular-form noun with lenition: trí bhád, sé chapall. Dental and other exceptions need attention.
In ordinary count phrases from three to six, use the singular counting form with lenition where eligible. Thus trí bhád means three boats even though bád is not in its ordinary plural báid form. These object-counting phrases differ from personal numerals such as triúr.
Examples (3)
- Tá trí bhád anseo.
There are three boats here.
- Feicim ceithre chapall.
I see four horses.
- Tá sé charr acu.
They have six cars.
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