Verbs in the Irish Language
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Irish has the following verb tenses and moods.
| Tense or Mood | Irish Name | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Present | Aimsir Láithreach | Describes something that is happening at the moment. |
| Habitual Present | Aimsir Ghnáthláithreach | Describes something that happens regularly. |
| Past | Aimsir Chaite | Describes something that happened in the past. |
| Habitual Past, Imperfect | Aimsir Ghnáthchaite | Describes something that happened regularly in the past. |
| Future | Aimsir Fháistineach | Describes something that will happen in the future. |
| Imperative | Modh Ordaitheach | Expresses a command, advice, or a request. |
| Conditional | Modh Coinníollach | Indicates what would happen under certain circumstances. |
| Present Subjunctive | Modh Foshuiteach Láithreach | Expresses a wish. |
The meaning of a verb often depends on the preposition that accompanies it. For example,
Bhuail mé le Seán means "I met Seán"
Bhuail mé Seán means "I hit Seán"
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