le + Verbal Noun
Purpose and Potential with Le
Le followed by a verbal noun can express purpose or something to be done: le léamh. Its interpretation depends on the larger phrase.
How It Works
Le followed by a verbal noun can express purpose or something to be done: le léamh. Its interpretation depends on the larger phrase.
Le plus a verbal noun can present an intended or required action. Le léamh after a book can mean to read or for reading; le déanamh after work can mean to be done. The larger noun phrase and context determine who is expected to perform the action.
Examples (3)
- Tá leabhar le léamh agam.
I have a book to read.
- Tá obair le déanamh againn.
We have work to do.
- Tá rud le rá aici.
She has something to say.
How It Connects
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Interpret a verbal-noun action as something intended or required.
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