Language/Irish/Grammar/Common-Prepositions
Introduction
Welcome to the Complete 0 to A1 Irish Course! In this lesson, we will focus on a very important aspect of Irish grammar: prepositions. Prepositions are words used to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Understanding these relationships is essential to become proficient in Irish. In this lesson, we will learn about some of the most common prepositions used in Irish, such as in, at, and on.
Overview
In this lesson, we will learn about common prepositions in Irish and how to use them correctly. We will also discuss prepositional pronouns, which are pronouns used in combination with prepositions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a good understanding of how to use these prepositions and pronouns in everyday conversation.
Common Prepositions
In
The preposition "in" is used to express being within a place, time, or condition. "In" is usually followed by the accusative case.
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sa teach | sah tyakh | in the house |
| san oíche | sun ee-ha | at night |
At
The preposition "at" is used to express being present in a specific location or time. "At" is usually followed by the dative case.
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ag an siopa | egg un shup-ah | at the shop |
| ar an mbord | ar un morrd | at the table |
On
The preposition "on" is used to express position in relation to a surface, as well as being about something. "On" is usually followed by the dative case.
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ar an doras | ar un dor-rass | on the door |
| ar an scáileán | ar un skah-leen | on the screen |
Other Common Prepositions
Here are some additional prepositions that are commonly used in Irish:
- le: with
- ó: from
- chuig: towards
- trí: through
Prepositional Pronouns
Prepositional pronouns are pronouns that are used in conjunction with prepositions to indicate different meanings. In Irish, prepositional pronouns are formed by combining a preposition with a pronoun. Here are some examples:
- liom: with me
- leat: with you
- air: on him
- uirthi: on her
- linn: with us
- libh: with you <li orthu: on them
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned about common prepositions in Irish, and how to use them correctly. You have also learned about prepositional pronouns, which are pronouns used in combination with prepositions. We hope that this lesson has been helpful to you, and that you are now able to use prepositions and prepositional pronouns with ease!