Grammatical (Viewpoint) Aspect

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"for a definition of the term grammatical aspect see Grammatical Aspect (definition)

Scottish Gaelic makes several semantic distinctions of viewpoint aspect, including Perfective (Aorist), Imperfective, Habitual, Stative, Perfect, After-Perfect, and Prospective. These semantic distinctions are variously instantiated in the morphosyntax.


Perfective (Aorist)

Imperfective

Habitual

Stative

Perfect

After-Perfect

Prospective