Copula
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Definition
A copula is a functional verb used to connect the subject to a predicate.
Copulae in Gaelic
- Is
- An
- Cha(n)
- Cò
Examples
examples taken from Fisher (2004)
- Cò thusa
- Is mise Mòrag
- An tusa Ealasaid
- Cha mhise Ealasaid
- Chan ise Peigi
See Also
External Links
References
Fisher, Muriel (2004) Scottish Gaelic: Level 1. Each-Mara Publications [Copula from Wikipedia]