The Autonomous Conditional
A conditional autonomous form such as dhéanfaí expresses what would be done without naming the doer. Use the relevant verb's actual paradigm.
How It Works
A conditional autonomous form such as dhéanfaí expresses what would be done without naming the doer. Use the relevant verb's actual paradigm.
The autonomous conditional expresses a hypothetical action without naming its doer. The ending differs from the ordinary personal conditional: dhéanfaí means would be done. The verb's own paradigm controls its stem and initial changes.
Examples (3)
- Dhéanfaí an obair.
The work would be done.
- Díolfaí an teach.
The house would be sold.
- D'osclófaí an doras.
The door would be opened.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Contrast a past autonomous event with a hypothetical autonomous action. Recognize conditional meaning before learning its autonomous ending.
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