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			==Sources==
			* [https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/irish-gaelic-grammar/ Irish Gaelic Grammar]
			* [https://www.twinkl.co.uk/teaching-wiki/irish-adjectives What are Irish adjectives? Teaching Wiki - Twinkl]

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			==Other Lessons==
			* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Common-Prepositions\|Common Prepositions]]
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			* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Comparative-and-Superlative\|Comparative and Superlative]]
			* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Negation\|Negation]]
			* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Possessive-Pronouns\|Possessive Pronouns]]
			* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Pronouns\|Pronouns]]
			* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Irish-Modal-Verbs-(need,-want,-must,-can)\|Irish Modal Verbs (need, want, must, can)]]
			* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Plurals\|Plurals]]
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<h1>Descriptive Adjectives in Irish</h1>

<p>
Descriptive adjectives are a type of adjective used in Irish to describe nouns. They provide additional information about the noun they refer to, such as color, size, and shape. In this lesson, we will learn how to use descriptive adjectives in Irish.
</p>

<h2>How to Use Descriptive Adjectives in Irish</h2>

<p>
In Irish, descriptive adjectives are placed after the noun they describe. They agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.
</p>

<p>
Here are some examples:
</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Irish</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Buachaill<b> deas</b></td>
<td>boo-uh-khuhl jas</td>
<td>handsome boy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Madra<b> mór</b></td>
<td>mah-druh mohr</td>
<td>big dog</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leabhar<b> nua</b></td>
<td>loh-wuhr noo-uh</td>
<td>new book</td>
</tr>
</table>

<p>
In the examples above, the adjectives "deas", "mór", and "nua" agree with the nouns "buachaill", "madra", and "leabhar" in gender, number, and case.
</p>

<h2>Gender in Irish Descriptive Adjectives</h2>

<p>
Irish has two genders: masculine and feminine. Most Irish nouns that refer to males are masculine, and most nouns that refer to females are feminine. However, there are exceptions, and some nouns can be either masculine or feminine.
</p>

<p>
In Irish, descriptive adjectives change their endings to agree with the gender of the noun they describe. Here are some examples:
</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Irish</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dreoilín<b> chaoin</b></td>
<td>dray-uh-leen kee-in</td>
<td>gentle wren</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Páiste<b> ciúin</b></td>
<td>paw-shtuh kyoo-in</td>
<td>quiet child</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Madra<b> mhaith</b></td>
<td>mah-druh wah</td>
<td>good dog</td>
</tr>
</table>

<p>
In the examples above, the adjectives "chaoin" and "ciúin" are feminine, and the adjective "mhaith" is masculine. They agree with the gender of the nouns "dreoilín", "páiste", and "madra".
</p>

<h2>Number in Irish Descriptive Adjectives</h2>

<p>
Like nouns, descriptive adjectives in Irish can also be singular or plural. They change their endings to agree with the number of the noun they describe. Here are some examples:
</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Irish</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cóta<b> bán</b></td>
<td>koh-tuh bawn</td>
<td>white coat</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cótaí<b> bána</b></td>
<td>koh-tee baw-nuh</td>
<td>white coats</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ceann<b> dearg</b></td>
<td>kyunn djar-ug</td>
<td>red head</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cinn<b> dearga</b></td>
<td>kinn djar-ug-uh</td>
<td>red heads</td>
</tr>
</table>

<p>
In the examples above, the adjectives "bán" and "dearg" are singular, and the adjectives "bána" and "dearga" are plural. They agree with the number of the nouns "cóta" and "ceann".
</p>

<h2>Case in Irish Descriptive Adjectives</h2>

<p>
Irish has four cases: nominative, genitive, dative, and accusative. Descriptive adjectives in Irish change their endings to agree with the case of the noun they describe. Here are some examples:
</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Irish</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>An duine<b> deas</b></td>
<td>uhn din-uh jas</td>
<td>the handsome person</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leabhar<b> an tsagairt</b></td>
<td>loh-wuhr uhn t(y)ag-uhrt</td>
<td>the priest's book</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>An madra<b> seo</b></td>
<td>uhn mah-druh shuh</td>
<td>this dog</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arán<b> duit</b></td>
<td>ahr-awn dit</td>
<td>bread for you</td>
</tr>
</table>

<p>
In the examples above, the adjectives "deas" and "seo" are in the nominative case, the adjective "tsagairt" is in the genitive case, and the adjective "duit" is in the dative case.
</p>

<h2>Examples of Descriptive Adjectives in Irish</h2>

<p>
Here are some common descriptive adjectives in Irish:
</p>

<ul>
<li><b>Bán:</b> white</li>
<li><b>Dearga:</b> red</li>
<li><b>Donn:</b> brown</li>
<li><b>Fionn:</b> fair</li>
<li><b>Gorm:</b> blue</li>
<li><b>Glas:</b> green</li>
<li><b>Leathair:</b> leather</li>
<li><b>Líne:</b> linen</li>
<li><b>Meánchúl:</b> medium-sized</li>
<li><b>Mhór:</b> big</li>
<li><b>Nua:</b> new</li>
<li><b>Rua:</b> red</li>
<li><b>Seacláid:</b> chocolate</li>
<li><b>Seamróg:</b> shamrock</li>
</ul>

<h2>Practice</h2>

<p>
Now that you have learned about descriptive adjectives in Irish, let's practice! Translate the following phrases into Irish:
</p>

<ol>
<li>Green book</li>
<li>Big house</li>
<li>Small dog</li>
<li>Brown eyes</li>
<li>Red wine</li>
</ol>

<p>
Check your answers below:
</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>English</th>
<th>Irish</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Green book</td>
<td>Leabhar <b>glasa</b></td>
<td>loh-wuhr gluh-suh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Big house</td>
<td>Tithean <b>mhór</b></td>
<td>ti-hen wohr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Small dog</td>
<td>Madra<b> beag</b></td>
<td>mah-druh byug</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brown eyes</td>
<td>Súile<b> donna</b></td>
<td>soo-uh-leh (d)un-uh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Red wine</td>
<td>Fíon<b> rua</b></td>
<td>fyun roo-uh</td>
</tr>
</table>

<h2>Conclusion</h2>

<p>
In this lesson, we learned how to use descriptive adjectives in Irish to describe nouns. We also learned about gender, number, and case agreement in Irish adjectives. Keep practicing, and don't forget to check out the next lesson on comparative and superlative adjectives in Irish!
</p>

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