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Because with Mar

Level 3

Mar can introduce a reason: D'fhan mé sa bhaile mar bhí mé tinn. Its clause behavior differs from go-complement clauses.

How It Works

Mar can introduce a reason: D'fhan mé sa bhaile mar bhí mé tinn. Its clause behavior differs from go-complement clauses.

Mar can introduce a reason directly with a finite clause. The independent form bhí in mar bhí mé tinn illustrates that this is not the same construction as a go complement. Other uses of mar, such as manner comparisons, need their own clause patterns.

Examples (3)

  1. D'fhan mé sa bhaile mar bhí mé tinn.

    I stayed at home because I was ill.

  2. D'ól sí uisce mar bhí tart uirthi.

    She drank water because she was thirsty.

  3. Tá mé sásta mar tá tú anseo.

    I am happy because you are here.

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