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What is the definite article in Irish?

The definite article in Irish is an (pronounced "on"). It's used before singular nouns, plural nouns, and uncountable nouns.

Here are some examples:

* An fear - The man

* Na mná - The women

* An t-uisce - The water

Important Note: The definite article "an" can change its form based on the following noun.

Here are some variations:

* Before a noun starting with a vowel, "an" becomes "an" with an "t" sound.

* Before a noun starting with a "f" or "fh", "an" becomes "an" with an "n" sound.

* Before a noun starting with "h" or "b", "an" becomes "an" with a "t" sound.

For example:

* An t-uisce (the water)

* An bhean (the woman)

* An fhear (the man)

* An chat (the cat)

Learning these variations might seem tricky, but they become easier with practice!

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