-faidh / -fidh

First-Conjugation Future

Level 2

The first conjugation uses future endings such as -faidh and -fidh: molfaidh sé, brisfidh sí. Stem and spelling adjustments vary by verb.

How It Works

The first conjugation uses future endings such as -faidh and -fidh: molfaidh sé, brisfidh sí. Stem and spelling adjustments vary by verb.

Future endings in the first conjugation reflect the broad or slender stem spelling. Mol gives molfaidh and bris gives brisfidh. The future refers to a later event; it does not use the past stem's initial lenition in an ordinary affirmative sentence.

Examples (3)

  1. Molfaidh sí an obair.

    She will praise the work.

  2. Brisfidh sé an cupán.

    He will break the cup.

  3. Léifidh mé an leabhar.

    I will read the book.

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-faidh / -fidhLevel 2First-Conjugation Future

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Compare the first conjugation's future with its familiar present stem.

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