rinne / dearna

Doing in the Past

Level 2

Déan has rinne and dependent dearna: Rinne sí é; Ní dhearna sí é; An ndearna sí é?

How It Works

Déan has rinne and dependent dearna: Rinne sí é; Ní dhearna sí é; An ndearna sí é?

Rinne and dearna are past forms of déan. Rinne begins an ordinary affirmative clause; the dependent stem appears as ní dhearna and an ndearna. Both refer to doing or making, with the intended meaning supplied by the object and context.

Examples (3)

  1. Rinne sí an obair.

    She did the work.

  2. Ní dhearna mé é.

    I did not do it.

  3. An ndearna tú an tae?

    Did you make the tea?

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rinne / dearnaLevel 2Doing in the Past

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