sula

Before a Clause

Level 3

Sula introduces an event that another event precedes: Fan anseo sula n-imíonn tú. The following verb's dependent form and mutation matter.

How It Works

Sula introduces an event that another event precedes: Fan anseo sula n-imíonn tú. The following verb's dependent form and mutation matter.

Sula introduces the later event relative to the main clause's action. Its following verb uses the dependent construction, often with eclipsis, as in sula n-imíonn. Keep the sequence clear: Fan anseo sula n-imíonn tú asks for staying here before leaving.

Examples (3)

  1. Fan anseo sula n-imíonn tú.

    Stay here before you leave.

  2. Léigh é sula gcuireann tú do shíniú leis.

    Read it before you sign it.

  3. Ith rud éigin sula dtéann tú amach.

    Eat something before you go out.

How It Connects

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sulaLevel 3Before a Clause

Learn This First

Recognize a dependent eclipsing verb frame within a before clause.

Words in This Pattern

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