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| − | <sup>1</sup> If it takes a noun complement, the noun must be singualr: Cò mheud cù a tha agad) | + | <sup>1</sup> If it takes a noun complement, the noun must be singualr: ''Cò mheud cù a tha agad'') |
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| English | Gaelic | Particle | Verb form in past/present | Verb form in future |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| who | Cò | nothing or nach | independent | relative future |
| what | Dè | (a) optional or nach | independent | relative future |
| How | Ciamar | a/nach | independent | relative future |
| Why | Carson | a/nach | independent | relative future |
| When | Cuin | a/nach | independent | relative future |
| How much | Cò mheud1 or Cia mheud |
a/nach | independent | relative future |
| Who has | Cò aig | a/nach | independent | relative future |
| Who owns | Cò leis | a/nach | independent | relative future |
| Where | Caite | (am/an) optional or nach | dependent | dependent |
1 If it takes a noun complement, the noun must be singualr: Cò mheud cù a tha agad)
