B1

Temporal Clauses

Clásail Aimseartha

About this concept

Time clauses: nuair a (when), sula (before, +eclipsis), tar éis (after), fad a (while), go dtí go (until). Different particles trigger different mutations in the dependent clause.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B1.

Examples

Nuair a tháinig mé abhaile, bhí sé imithe.When I came home, he had gone.
Sula dtéann tú, ól do chaife.Before you go, drink your coffee.
Tar éis dom an obair a dhéanamh.After I did the work.
Fan go dtí go dtiocfaidh sé.Wait until he comes.

Prerequisite

Indirect Questions and ConjunctionsA2

More B1 concepts

Future TenseAn Aimsir FháistineachConditional MoodAn Modh CoinníollachHabitual Past (Imperfect)An Aimsir GhnáthchaiteThe Genitive CaseAn Tuiseal GinideachComparatives and SuperlativesComparáidí agus Sárchéimeanna

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