Topic: Irish

"Nine judges are listening."

Translation:Tá naonúr breithiúna ag éisteacht.

April 18, 2015

3 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/profile/sheshesh
  • 390

I thought that you generally use the singular noun... Why do you use the plural in this case?

April 18, 2015
https://www.duolingo.com/profile/galaxyrocker

    It's the genitive plural - it's used with the special people numbers.

    April 18, 2015
    https://www.duolingo.com/profile/sheshesh
    • 390

    Thanks! I went back and re-read the notes (AGAIN!) and now I see that rule. I have a mental block when it comes to numbers!!!

    April 18, 2015

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