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==[[Proximate Prospective (definition)|Proximate perspective]]== | ==[[Proximate Prospective (definition)|Proximate perspective]]== | ||
| + | *Tha mi gu litir a sgrìobhadh. | ||
| + | *Is 1S GU letter TRAN write.VN | ||
| + | *‘I am about to write a letter.’ | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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For a definition of the term grammatical aspect see Grammatical Aspect (definition); For a definition of the term aspect see Aspect (definition)
Scottish Gaelic makes several semantic distinctions of viewpoint aspect, including Perfective (Aorist), Imperfective, Habitual, Stative, Perfect, After-Perfect, and Prospective. These semantic distinctions are variously instantiated in the morphosyntax.
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Perfective (Aorist)
Imperfective also known as the Progressive
With a full NP object:
- Be + subject + ag + VN +object (if definite, then genitive)
- Tha mi ag deànamh an obair
with a pronominal object
- Be + subject +gam/gad/ga/etc. + vn
- tha e 'gam choinneachadh
- He's meeting me.
Habitual
Stative
Perfect
Be + subject + air + (object) + (prt) + verbal noun
- Bha mi air an obair a dheànamh
With an object pronoun: Be + subject + air +possessive pronoun + verbal noun
- Bha mi air a dheanamh "I had done it"
Recent Perfect or After-Perfect
Prospective
Proximate perspective
- Tha mi gu litir a sgrìobhadh.
- Is 1S GU letter TRAN write.VN
- ‘I am about to write a letter.’
See Also
External Links
References
- MacDonald, J.A. (1976) Gàidhlig Bheo, vol 3 National Extension College
