The definite articleThe Definite Article - na or na h
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5. The definite article in the nominative case (plural) - na or na h-
In English, the definite article the is the same whether it used for a singular or a plural noun. In Gaelic, however, when the noun is plural the definite article changes to na or na h-.
na is used when the noun begins with a consonant, eg na faoileagan (the seagulls) or na daoine (the people).
na h- is used when the noun begins with a vowel, eg na h-òrain (the songs) or na h-eich (the horses).
