Experiencer Constructions
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Contents
Wanting: bi + experiencer + ag + iarradh + theme
- Tha mi ag iarraidh cupa tì
bi + nominal + aig+ experiencer + air+theme
Love
- Tha gràdh agam ort
- Tha gaol aice air
Hate
- Tha gràin aca orinn
Knowledge
- Tha fios agam
Remembrance
- Tha cuimhn' agam air
bi + nominal + air + experiencer
Afraid
Tha an t-eagal orm
Ashamed
Tha an nàire orm
Drunk
Tha an deoch air
In a hurry/Rushed
Tha cabhag orm
Hungry
Tha an t-acras orm Tha an t-acras air Morag
Sleepy
Tha an cadal orm Tha an cadal air a chù
Thirsty
Tha am pathadh orm Tha ma pathadh air Fiona
Toothache
Tha an dèideadh orm
Own: bi + possessed + le + possessor
- Tha an leabhar le Fiona
Is + nominal + le + experiencer
LIke and Dislike
- Is toigh leum
- Cha toigh leat
See Also
External Links
References
- Fisher, Muriel (2004). Scottish Gaelic Level 1. Seattle: Each-Mara Publications