sianar

== Scottish Gaelic == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʃianəɾ/ === Noun === sianar m (genitive singular sianair, plural sianaran) six Synonym: seisear ==== Usage notes ==== Only used about persons (cf numerical noun). Following noun is in the genitive: sianar bhalach ― six boys Alternatively, de and the dative are used: sianar de bhalaich ― six boys Prepositional pronouns used are those formed from de and aig an sianar dhiubh / aca ― the six of them Also used on its own: Bha sianar ann. ― There were six. ==== Related terms ==== sia === Mutation === === References === === Further reading === Edward Dwelly (1911), “sianar”, in Faclair Gàidhlig gu Beurla le Dealbhan [The Illustrated Gaelic–English Dictionary], 10th edition, Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, →ISBN