chun

EtymologyEdit

From Old Irish dochum.

PronunciationEdit

• IPA^(key): [xʊn̪ˠ]

PrepositionEdit

chun (with genitive)

1. to, toward

   ceathrú chun a trí — a quarter to three

Usage notesEdit

The personal forms of chuig are used for this preposition as well.

SynonymsEdit

• chuig

RomanizationEdit

chun

1. Nonstandard spelling of chūn.
2. Nonstandard spelling of chún.
3. Nonstandard spelling of chǔn.

Usage notesEdit

• English transcriptions of Mandarin speech often fail to distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Mandarin language, using words such as this one without the appropriate indication of tone.

Alternative formsEdit

• chon
• chum
• thun

PrepositionEdit

chun

1. to, towards
   • An tèid sibh chun na dùthcha sin? - Will you go to that country?
2. as far as

Usage notesEdit

• Used before the definite article, otherwise gu is used.