HeyRuaHow to say “object case” in Irish
- Irish:
- áinsíoch
- English:
- object case
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWN-sheekh” /ˈaːnʲʃiəx/
- Genitive singular:
- áinsígh, an áinsígh (e.g. foirm an áinsígh, the form of the object case)
What does “áinsíoch” mean?
- object case
- In grammar, the case of a noun or pronoun used as the direct object of a verb, as in Latin or German.Also: direct object case, case of the direct object, objective case form.
“Áinsíoch” with the article
Here is áinsíoch after the article (an t-alt).
“Áinsíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áinsíoch, the Irish word for object case.
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Object case in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for object case?
The Irish for object case is áinsíoch (pronounced “AWN-sheekh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce áinsíoch in Irish?
Áinsíoch is said like “AWN-sheekh” (IPA /ˈaːnʲʃiəx/).
Does áinsíoch have a plural?
No plural form is given for áinsíoch in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does áinsíoch have more than one meaning?
Áinsíoch also has its own entry as an adjective meaning accusative.
Why does áinsíoch sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áinsíoch (the object case), a háinsíoch (her object case), a n-áinsíoch (their object case).
Does Irish use 'an t-áinsíoch' for its own grammar?
Not usually: in modern Irish the object takes the same form as the subject, so 'an t-ainmneach' (the common form) covers both, and 'an t-áinsíoch' is mostly used when describing languages like Latin or German.
