Copula (definition)

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Definition

A copula is a functional verb used to connect the subject to a predicate.

Examples

to be
to become
to seem

  • Cò thusa
  • Is mise Mòrag
  • An tusa Ealasaid
  • Cha mhise Ealasaid
  • Chan ise Peigi

Gaelic examples taken from Fisher (2004)

See Also

External Links

Copula from Wikipedia

References

Fisher, Muriel (2004) Scottish Gaelic: Level 1. Each-Mara Publications
Copula from Wikipedia