is dócha

Probability with Is Dócha

Level 5

Is dócha go bhfuil sé ann presents a probable conclusion. It is an epistemic judgment rather than an expression of preference.

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Is dócha go bhfuil sé ann presents a probable conclusion. It is an epistemic judgment rather than an expression of preference.

Is dócha expresses a judgment that something is probable. Its following affirmative content clause commonly begins with go. This marks the speaker's assessment, not certainty, and is different from ba mhaith liom expressing a wish.

Examples (3)

  1. Is dócha go bhfuil sé ann.

    He is probably there.

  2. Is dócha go mbeidh sí anseo amárach.

    She will probably be here tomorrow.

  3. Is dócha nach bhfuil am acu.

    They probably do not have time.

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is dóchaLevel 5Probability with Is Dócha

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Mark an affirmative or negative proposition as probable rather than certain.

Words in This Pattern

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