Language/Irish/Grammar/Conditional-Mood
Hi Irish learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the conditional mood in Irish grammar. This is an important concept to understand if you want to become a proficient speaker of the language. We will look at how to form the conditional mood, when to use it, and some examples of its use.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Irish Prepositional Pronouns, Imperative Mood, Negation & Give your Opinion.
What is the Conditional Mood?[edit | edit source]
The conditional mood is used to express a hypothetical situation or a wish. It is used to talk about something that might happen in the future, or something that could have happened in the past.
How to Form the Conditional Mood[edit | edit source]
The conditional mood is formed by adding the suffix "-fainn" to the verb stem. For example, the verb "dul" (to go) becomes "déanfainn" (I would go).
When to Use the Conditional Mood[edit | edit source]
The conditional mood is used in a variety of situations. It can be used to express a wish, such as "Déanfainn mé an t-amhrán sin a chanadh" (I would sing that song). It can also be used to express a hypothetical situation, such as "Déanfainn mé an obair sin má bhíonn sé riachtanach" (I would do that work if it was necessary).
Examples of the Conditional Mood[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples of the conditional mood in action:
- Má bhíonn an aimsir go maith, déanfainn mé mo chuid turasóireachta. (If the weather is good, I would go on my travels.)
- Déanfainn mé an obair sin má bhíonn sé riachtanach. (I would do that work if it was necessary.)
- Déanfainn mé an t-amhrán sin a chanadh. (I would sing that song.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We have now looked at the conditional mood in Irish grammar. We have seen how to form it, when to use it, and some examples of its use. With this knowledge, you should be able to use the conditional mood confidently in your conversations.
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Videos[edit | edit source]
Irish Grammar Tips - Past & Conditional Tense - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Irish Prepositional Pronouns
- Negation
- How to Use Be
- Plurals
- Future Tense
- Pronouns
- Irish Modal Verbs (need, want, must, can)
- Give your Opinion
- Personal pronouns
Sources[edit | edit source]