In this lesson, we will introduce you to prepositions and conjunctions in Irish, including their usage in sentences.
Prepositions in Irish
Prepositions in Irish are used to show the relationship between two nouns, pronouns or phrases. Prepositions in Irish come before the noun, pronoun or phrase that they modify. Here are some examples of prepositions in Irish:
- Leabhar ar an mbord (Book on the table) – pronounced “lay-var er un mohrd”
- Ón aerfort go dtí an óstán (From the airport to the hotel) – pronounced “ohn air-fort guh dee un oh-stawn”
- Tá an lampa taobh thiar den fhuinneog (The lamp is behind the window) – pronounced “taw un lum-pa tayv hee-er den win-yohg”
In the first example, “ar” (on) comes before the noun “mbord” (table). The same applies to the second and third examples.
Conjunctions in Irish
Conjunctions in Irish are used to connect words, phrases or clauses. Here are some examples of conjunctions in Irish:
- Agus (And) – pronounced “ah-gus”
- Nó (Or) – pronounced “noh”
- Ach (But) – pronounced “okh”
In the first example, “agus” (and) connects two phrases or clauses. The same applies to the second and third examples.
Compound Prepositions
In Irish, compound prepositions are formed by combining a preposition with a noun or pronoun. Here are some examples of compound prepositions in Irish:
- I leith (In favor of) – pronounced “ee leh”
- Ar feadh (For the duration of) – pronounced “er fah”
- Trí thine (Through fire) – pronounced “tree hin-eh”
In the first example, “i” (in) is combined with “leith” (favor) to form the compound preposition “i leith.” The same applies to the second and third examples.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we introduced you to prepositions and conjunctions in Irish, including their usage in sentences and compound prepositions. Practice using prepositions and conjunctions in your sentences, and become familiar with the compound prepositions. Keep practicing and exploring the language to deepen your understanding of this fascinating language.