Present Tense (definition)
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In Gaelic only one verb has a true present tense: the verb Bi (irregular verb). Present tense is typically expressed using the verb bi in combination with a verbal noun in an Auxiliary Construction. For example, the present tense for a verb like kiss would be expressed by literally saying X is kissing Y:
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Tha Muirgheal a' pògadh Pòl Be.pres Muriel prog kiss.vn Paul Muriel is kissing Paul/ Muriel kisses Paul
In English, the present tense is often used to indicate a Habitual (definition) action (e.g. John runs). In Gaelic, this usage is typically expressed by the Future Tense (Definition) instead.
See also
Tense (definition) Past Tense (definition) Future Tense (definition)
