Definitions For Nach

Conjunction

{{qualifier, triggers {{ga-mut-link, e}}; used with the dependent form of an irregular verb if there is one}} that...not {{qualifier, introduces a negative subordinate clause; the negation of go}}. : {{ux, ga, Dúirt sé nach raibh carr aige., He said that he didn’t have a car.}}

Alternative forms

{{l, ga, ná}} {{qualifier, Munster; all senses}}

Etymology

From {{inh, ga, sga, nach}}, from {{inh, ga, cel-pro, nekʷe}}, a combination of {{der, ga, ine-pro, *ne, pos=negative particle}} and *-kʷe, , and; compare {{cog, la, neque}}.

Particle

{{qualifier, copular form}} isn't, isn’t...?/whether/if it is... {{qualifier, introduces negative questions, both direct and indirect}} : {{ux, ga, Nach maith leat bainne?, Don’t you like milk?}} : {{ux, ga, Níl a fhios agam an miste dó nó nach miste., I don’t know if it matters to him or not.}} who/which isn't, isn’t... {{qualifier, introduces negative relative clauses, both direct and indirect}} : {{ux, ga, an bhean nach múinteoir í, the woman who isn’t a teacher, inline=1}} : {{ux, ga, an bhean nach maith léi bainne, the woman who doesn’t like milk, inline=1}}

Related terms

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