Changes in spelling

ag ithe

On the previous page, did you notice that the spelling of the verb also changed?

Déan became déanamh.

To change the spelling of the verb, follow the rules below.

A. Short verbs

If the verb is short, add –eadh / –adh, depending if it is broad or slender.

For example:

B. Long verbs

If the verb is long, add –iú / -ú, depending if it is broad or slender.

For example:

C. Verbs that take ‘t’

For example:

D. Verbs that do not follow the rules

For example:

E. Irregular verbs

For example:

Let’s try some examples.

Question

bris

Reveal answer

ag briseadh

Question

glan

Reveal answer

ag glanadh

Question

múch

Reveal answer

ag múchadh

Question

aistrigh

Reveal answer

ag aistriú

Question

ardaigh

Reveal answer

ag ardú