"Tha bean mhath agam."

Translation: I have a good wife.

[OGL0KpCp]

Why was bean not lenited here?

[CaillaighSue]

I think its because it is "A" wife and not "THE" wife, which would be "a' bhean mhath." At least that is my understanding but I am just learning, like you. Maybe a moderator or a more advanced learner can explain?

[CaillaighSue]

She needs to make up her mind. The previous sentance was "Chan eil bean mhath agam." So is her wife good or not? LOL

[FiferWD]

"When she was good
she was very very good
But when she was bad
she was better!"

[CaillaighSue]

You made me snort laugh!