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ní b', but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
ní b' in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
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Irish
- ní ba (before a consonant sound)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): (before (fh)a, (fh)o, (fh)u) /n̠ʲiːbˠ/, (before (fh)e, (fh)i) /n̠ʲiːbʲ/
Particle
ní b’ (triggers lenition; used before a vowel sound)
- past tense of níos (particle used with the comparative/superlative form of adjectives to form the simple comparative)
Bhí an buachaill ní b’óige ná Séamas.- The boy was younger than James.
Bhí an cáilín ní b’fheargaí ná Niamh.- The girl was angrier than Niamh.