possessive in Irish
possessive in Irish is sealbhach, gabhálach — possessive means reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
possessive in Irish
sealbhach
(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
gabhálach
Unwilling to yield possession of.
What does "possessive" mean?
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adj Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
"He gets possessive about his tools."
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noun The grammatical case or form showing ownership.
""John's" is the possessive form of "John.""
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possessive in a sentence
- He gets possessive about his tools.
- She was possessive of her friendships in school.
- "John's" is the possessive form of "John."
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What is "possessive" in Irish?
"possessive" in Irish is sealbhach, gabhálach. possessive means: Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
How do you use "possessive" in a sentence?
Example: "He gets possessive about his tools." In Irish, "possessive" is sealbhach, gabhálach.
Are there other ways to say "possessive" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "possessive": sealbhach, gabhálach.
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