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Meaning of ann an | Babel Free

Preposition
ˈan̪ˠən̪ˠ

Definitions

  1. in
    with-dative
  2. on (certain geographical features, most notably islands)
    with-dative
  3. at (time)
    with-dative
  4. Used to indicate possession of a disposition, inherent quality, or permanent nature
    with-dative
  5. Used to state possession of certain physical features, e.g. eyes, wrinkles, a limp
    idiomatic, with-dative

Examples

“a bheil e ann an taigh?”

is he in a house?

bidh iad ann an coilltean

they will be in forests

bha i glè fhada anns a' bheachd sin”

she was of that opinion for a long time

ann an Uibhist a Deas

on South Uist

anns a' chladach”

on the shore

anns a' bhad”

straight away

san àm-sa”

at the moment

“'s e Albannach a tha annam

I am a Scottish person

tha i biorach sa chluas”

she has a keen sense of hearing

tha inntinn mhath innte

she is clever; she has her head screwed on

tha sùilean uaine innte

she has green eyes

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