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Old Irish Grammar: Basic Grammar Terms
the very basics
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Undergraduate 4
12/11/2009

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Term
Absolute Verb Forms
Definition
Use when there are NO Preverbs. If you add anything to temper with that (negation, compound etc) you switch to conjunct.
Term
Conjunct Verb Forms
Definition
Use when the verb is “added to” by preverbs, negation, compound etc.
Term
Deponent Verb Forms
Definition
Looks like a passive verb but is actually active
Term
Preterite
Definition
The Perfect Past with no implications on the present.
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Copula
Definition
“Being” as a defining state. Like “Is” in modern Irish. “Fionnán is ainm dom.”
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Substantive
Definition
“Being” as a transitive state. Like “Tá” in modern Irish. “Tá me tuirseach”
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