Classical Gaelic Nominal Inflection
This page aims to detail the paradigmatic patterns and features of nominal forms found in Classical Gaelic, as listed in IGT ii §§ 1-207. The morphological details and patterns of usage will derive from the information provided in the tracts, MacManus's chapter on Classical Gaelic in Stair na Gailge, *DIL*, and any other available resources which will be listed in the bibliography and referenced.
IGT ii § 1 (fine)
Each of these forms may behave like both m. and f. jo-/jā-stems in Classical Gaelic. Each form originated not only from either jo'- or jā-stems, but also from other stems.
Paradigm
| fine | sg | du | pl |
|---|---|---|---|
| nom | fine | fine | fine, fineaḋa |
| voc | fine | fine | fine, fineaḋa |
| acc | fine | fine | fine, fineada |
| gen | fine | fine | fine, fineaḋ |
| dat | fine | fine | finiḃ, fineaḋaiḃ |
List of Nouns
aicme, bine, buile, buille, cairde, céiliḋe, cruinde, cruine (sg only), fine, freagra (anomalous form), inṁe, loise [an tsaoġail], maċaire, maicne, náire, tríoċa [ċéad], triúċa ċéad
