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Eachdraidh

Na b' àbhaist a bhith What used to be

Deiseil? | Ready? 

In this section, you’ll have a gentle introduction to talking about Eachdraidh (History). 

By the end of this short lesson, you should be confident about:  

  • Ag ràdh dè b’ àbhaist a bhith a’ tachairt gu gnàthach | Saying what used to happen usually 

You will also learn about:  

  • tràth caithte gnàthach: bi + riaghailteach | habitual past tense: bi +  regular
  • nuair a bha …/… far an robh … | 
  • fo–chlàs: … gum b’ e/gum b’ ann …; nach b’ e/nach b’ ann | subordinate clause: gum b’ e/gum b’ ann; nach b’ e/nach b’ ann
  • an ceanglaiche san tràth chaithte – b’ e/cha b’ e | the copula in the past tense: b’ e/cha b’ e 

Dh’fhalbh a’ chearc a bheireadh na h–uighean mòra.

The good times are over. [The hen that laid the big eggs has gone.]

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