Qualifying adjectives (before the noun)
Buadhairean càileach (ro-shuidhichte)
We saw in an 'Òran Dhòmhnaill Phàdraig Iagain' earlier that we can put buadhairean càileach (qualifying adjectives) before the noun, and that the noun lenites.
This can be seen in luaidhean (praise, eulogies).
When someone who has died is mentioned, nach maireann (the late) is added after their name.
There are a small number of adjectives in Gaelic which are always used before a noun.
Where an adjective precedes a noun it always causes lenition where possible.
In these examples we do not place/put a hyphen between the adjective and the noun.
and let's not forget:
You will find more expressions with ath and ath- and lots more in [Gnàthachas Litreachaidh na Gàidhlig] (Gaelic Orthographic Conventions) or GOC as it's more frequently called. Bookmark it in your browser!
Òrdugh nam buadhairean
The order of adjectives
However, on top of those qualifying adjectives which always come before the noun (deagh, droch, sàr, etc.), many other adjectives in Gaelic can be used before a noun for emphasis, particularly in poetry and song: