VSO

VSO stands for Verb Subject Object. The basic neutral word order of Gaelic.

VSO

Daibhidh|an|cat.|-

David|the|cat|-

'David kicked the cat.' (Adger 1997)

SVO

• Progressive construction

Daibhidh|a'|breabadh|a'|chai.|-

David|prog|kick.vn|the|cat.gen|-

'David is kicking the cat.' (Adger 1997)

SOV

Daibhidh|air|an|cat|a|bhreabadh.|-

David|Perf|the|cat.sg|kick.vn|-

'David has kicked the cat.' (Adger 1997)

See Also

• Word Order