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Except in Irish (ach amháin): Meaning and Examples

ach amháin means except, only. Tháinig gach duine ach amháin Seán. Everyone came except Seán.

How to use “ach amháin”

Ach amháin goes before the thing excepted: ach amháin Seán. Ach on its own after a negative means the same.

“Ach amháin” in a sentence

Tháinig gach duine ach amháin Seán.
Everyone came except Seán.
Tá gach rud réidh ach amháin an bia.
Everything is ready except the food.

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Ach amháin in Irish: the questions people ask

What does ach amháin mean in Irish?

ach amháin means except, only. For example, Tháinig gach duine ach amháin Seán.: Everyone came except Seán.

How do you use ach amháin?

Ach amháin goes before the thing excepted: ach amháin Seán. Ach on its own after a negative means the same.

Can you give an example of ach amháin in a sentence?

Tá gach rud réidh ach amháin an bia. Everything is ready except the food.