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Definite Identification

Level 5

Is é Seán an múinteoir identifies a definite referent. Definite noun phrases do not simply follow the beginner classification template.

How It Works

Is é Seán an múinteoir identifies a definite referent. Definite noun phrases do not simply follow the beginner classification template.

Definite identification uses a copular pronoun frame. Is é Seán an múinteoir identifies which person is the teacher; Is múinteoir é merely classifies him as a teacher. Use í or iad as required by the referents and keep the complete identification structure.

Examples (3)

  1. Is é Seán an múinteoir.

    Seán is the teacher.

  2. Is í Nóra an dochtúir.

    Nóra is the doctor.

  3. Is iad seo na leabhair.

    These are the books.

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Distinguish definite identification from indefinite noun classification.

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