When Clauses
Nuair a introduces a time clause: Nuair a tháinig sí, bhí mé ann. The following verb follows the relative construction's mutation and form.
How It Works
Nuair a introduces a time clause: Nuair a tháinig sí, bhí mé ann. The following verb follows the relative construction's mutation and form.
Nuair a connects an event to the time of another event. The following clause uses the appropriate relative verb construction, including lenition where applicable. The main clause keeps its own verb and time reference; the two clauses need not describe the same kind of event.
Examples (3)
- Nuair a tháinig sí, bhí mé ann.
When she came, I was there.
- Nuair a bhíonn sé fuar, fanaim sa bhaile.
When it is cold, I stay at home.
- Nuair a bheidh tú réidh, abair liom.
When you are ready, tell me.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Relate one event's time to another using finite clauses.
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