An Tuiseal Ginideach | Explained

An Tuiseal Ginideach | Explained

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand when to use the genitive case in Irish.
At the end of the lesson you will know how to change nouns to the genitive case in Irish.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and apply rules for both masculine and feminine nouns in the genitive case.

What do you already know about the genitive case in Irish?

Instances Requiring the Genitive Case

Used for possession.
Indicates quantities.
Follows verbal nouns.
Used with complex prepositions.
Connects two nouns.

Feminine Nouns in the Genitive Case

Change 'an' to 'na'.
Becomes slender.
Examples of common feminine nouns.

Masculine Nouns in the Genitive Case

Add séimhiú.
Becomes slender.
Specific endings for professions.

Exceptions to the General Rules

Nouns ending in '-(e)ach'.
Other notable exceptions.
Importance of memorization.

Examples of Common Nouns

Examples of both feminine and masculine nouns in the genitive case.
Illustrative sentences to demonstrate usage.

Definition List

Tuiseal Ginideach: The genitive case in Irish grammar, used to indicate possession, quantities, and other specific grammatical structures.
Séimhiú: A grammatical feature in Irish where an 'h' is added after the initial consonant of a word, often used in the genitive case for masculine nouns.
Slenderizing: The process of changing the end of a noun to include an 'i', used to form the genitive case in Irish.
Complex Prepositions: Prepositions that require the following noun to be in the genitive case, such as 'in aghaidh' (against) and '

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