The verbal noun in sentences
Let’s try to use the verbal nounA noun that is derived from a verb, usually by adding the suffix 'ing' in English (a noun is the word for a thing and a verb is a word used to describe an action or state of being). in sentences. We can use it in all three tenses.
For example:
I am doing my homework. | Tá mé ag déanamh m’obair bhaile. |
I was doing my homework | Bhí mé ag déanamh m’obair bhaile. |
I will be doing my homework. | Beidh mé ag déanamh m’obair bhaile. |
I am doing my homework. |
Tá mé ag déanamh m’obair bhaile. |
I was doing my homework |
Bhí mé ag déanamh m’obair bhaile. |
I will be doing my homework. |
Beidh mé ag déanamh m’obair bhaile. |
Question
Try to put the following verbal noun sentences into Irish.
1. He is playing football.
2. She was doing homework.
3. I am finishing the dishes.
4. They will be eating at six o’clock.
5. Seán was cleaning the table.
1. Tá sé ag imirt peile.
2. Bhí sí ag déanamh obair bhaile.
3. Tá mé ag críochnú na soithí.
4. Beidh siad ag ithe ar a sé a chlog.
5. Bhí Seán ag glanadh an tábla.