Meaning of ann an | Babel Free
ˈan̪ˠən̪ˠDefinitions
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in with-dative
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on (certain geographical features, most notably islands) with-dative
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at (time) with-dative
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Used to indicate possession of a disposition, inherent quality, or permanent nature with-dative
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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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