Language/Irish/Grammar/Object-Pronouns
Object Pronouns in Irish
Object pronouns are used to replace the object of a sentence, such as me, you, and them. In Irish, object pronouns are used after prepositions and some verbs. In this lesson, you will learn how to use object pronouns in Irish.
Object Pronouns List
Here is a list of object pronouns in Irish:
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mé | may | me |
| tú | too | you (singular informal) |
| sé | shay | him |
| sí | shee | her |
| sinn | shin | us |
| sibh | shiv | you (plural or singular formal) |
| iad | ee-udh | them |
Note that "sibh" can be used either as a plural "you" or a singular formal "you," depending on the context.
Object Pronouns after Prepositions
In Irish, object pronouns are used after prepositions. Here are some examples:
- Tá post liom. (I have a job with me.)
The preposition "liom" means "with me". In this sentence, "liom" is used instead of "mise", which means "me".
- Tá cáca agat? (Do you have a cake?)
The preposition "agat" means "with you". In this sentence, "agat" is used instead of "tú", which means "you".
Here are some more examples of object pronouns after prepositions:
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| liom | lyum | with me |
| leat | lyat | with you (singular informal) |
| leis | lesh | with him |
| léi | lay | with her |
| linn | lin | with us |
| libh | liv | with you (plural or singular formal) |
| leo | lyoh | with them |
Note that prepositions in Irish can have different meanings depending on context. For example "ag" can mean "with" or "at" or "to", depending on the sentence.
Object Pronouns with Verbs
In Irish, object pronouns are also used with some verbs. Here are some common verbs that are followed by object pronouns:
- Tá sé ag cur isteach orm. (He is annoying me.)
The verb "cur isteach" means "to annoy." In this sentence, "orm" is used instead of "mé," which means "me."
- Feiceann tú é? (Do you see him?)
The verb "feiceann" means "to see." In this sentence, "é" is used instead of "sé", which means "him."
Here are some more examples of object pronouns with verbs:
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mé | may | me |
| muid | mid | us |
| sibh | shiv | you (plural or singular formal) |
| iad | ee-udh | them |
Note that some verbs in Irish require the use of an object pronoun, while others do not. It is important to memorize which verbs require object pronouns and which do not.
Exercise
Translate the following sentences from English to Irish, using the correct object pronoun:
1. She is talking to us. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. Are you staring at me? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 3. They don't like him. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 4. He is helping her. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 5. We are waiting for you. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Answers: 1. Tá sí ag caint linn. 2. An bhfuil tú ag stánadh orm? 3. Ní maith leo é. 4. Tá sé ag cuidiú léi. 5. Táimid ag fanacht ort.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you learned how to use object pronouns in Irish to replace the object of a sentence. You also learned that object pronouns are used after prepositions and with some verbs. Remember to memorize which verbs require object pronouns and which do not. Practicing with the exercises will help you to master object pronouns in Irish.