Language/Irish/Grammar/Regular-Verbs
In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate regular Irish verbs in the present tense. This is an essential skill for building sentences and communicating effectively in Irish. We will cover the basic rules for conjugating regular verbs, including examples and practice exercises.
The Present Tense
In Irish, the present tense is used to describe actions or events that are currently happening, or to express habits or routines.
To form the present tense of regular verbs in Irish, follow these rules:
- For verbs ending in -ail, -ailt, -eail, -eil, -éil, or -igh, remove the ending and add the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun.
- For verbs ending in -aim, -aím, -ím, -oir, -ugadh, remove the ending and add the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun.
- For verbs ending in -ailg, -áil, or -aill, remove the ending and add the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun.
- For verbs ending in -ean, -eanaí, -iúil, -lann, -nna, -rann, -rath, -rthaí, -rthaigh, -rthaíonn, -soinn, -táil, -tar, or -tear, remove the ending and add the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun.
- For verbs ending in -eodh or -ódh, remove the ending and add the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun.
- For verbs ending in -ailtear, -far, or -tear, remove the ending and add the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun.
Let's see some examples:
Ending in -ail
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bíonn muid ag cailleadh | b'yo:n mwid ag kail'-yoo | We are losing |
Ending in -aim
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Cloisim ceol | kl'ish-im k'ol | I hear music |
Ending in -ailg
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Molaim an obair sin | mowl'-im an ob'-ir shin | I praise that work |
Ending in -ean
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Déanann sí suas é | day-nan shee soo-us ay | She makes it up |
Ending in -eodh
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Déanfaidh sé sin | dayn-fee shay shin | He will do that |
Ending in -ailtear
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sleamhnaítear an tslí seo | shlamh-nee-tar an tsl'ee sho | This road is slippery |
It's important to memorize these conjugation patterns and to practice them regularly to become more comfortable and confident in using Irish verbs in the present tense.
Exercises
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Choose the correct present tense conjugation for each verb listed below:
- Buaileann sé _________ an doras. (He closes the door)
- Rithim _________ fad sa ngairdín. (I run around the garden)
- Déanann siad go leor __________ sa rang. (They do a lot in the class)
- Cloisimid __________ an fhuiseog ag canadh. (We hear the lark singing)
- Íocann tú leabharra __________. (You pay for books)
Answers:
- Buaileann sé dorus an doras.
- Rithim thart fad sa ngairdín.
- Déanann siad go leor i ndiaidh sa rang.
- Cloisimid an fhuiseog ag canadh.
- Íocann tú leabharra ar phraghas follasach.
Congratulations! You've now mastered the basics of conjugating regular verbs in Irish. Keep practicing and stay tuned for the next lesson on irregular verbs.
Videos
IRREGULAR VERBS (past tense) in IRISH/ as GAEILGE - YouTube
IRISH IRREGULAR VERBS | as Gaeilge (PRESENT TENSE ...
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