latter noun, and agrees with it alone. However, the more usual method is to use the adjective after each noun: as,
- Fear maiṫ agus bean ṁaiṫ.
- A good man and woman.
ADJECTIVE USED PREDICATIVELY.
(a) Position of the Adjective.
496. An adjective used predicatively always follows its noun, except when it is predicated by means of the verb IS, in any of its forms, expressed or understood.
- The men are good, Tá na fir maiṫ.
- The day is fine, Tá an lá breáġ.
If the verb is be used in these sentences, notice the position of the adjective and the use of the pronoun.
- The men are good, Is maiṫ na fir iad.
- The day is fine, Is breáġ an lá é.
(b) Agreement of the Adjective.
An adjective used predicatively never agrees with its noun in either gender, number, or case: in other words, the simple form of the adjective is always used.
Moreover, it is never aspirated nor eclipsed by the noun.
497. When the adjective comes immediately after the Past Tense or Conditional of is (i.e., ba or buḋ),
