forgu

Old Irish

Etymology

From Proto-Celtic *uɸorgusom. Contains the prefix for- (“over”). Cognate to Welsh gorau (“best”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɸoɾ.ɡu/

Noun

forgu n

  1. the best to pick from some set

Inflection

Neuter indeclinable
singular dual plural
nominative forgu forgu forgu
vocative forgu forgu forgu
accusative forgu forgu forgu
genitive forgu forgu forgu
dative forgu forgu forgu
Initial mutations of a following adjective:
  • H = triggers aspiration
  • L = triggers lenition
  • N = triggers nasalization

Mutation

Mutation of forgu
radical lenition nasalization
forgu ḟorgu forgu
pronounced with /β̃-/

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in Old Irish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

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