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gur.

that (used to introduce a subordinate clause beginning with a verb in the past tense, with the exception of some irregular verbs)

3 characters1 syllables approx.Gaeilge language

Meaning & usage

conj/ɡʊɾˠ//ɡəɾˠ/
  1. that (used to introduce a subordinate clause beginning with a verb in the past tense, with the exception of some irregular verbs)

    triggers-lenition
    Dúirt sé gur chuala sé na héin.
  2. introduces an indirect relative clause beginning with a verb in the past tense, with the exception of some irregular verbs

    Munster · triggers-lenition
    an cailín gur ól a cat an bainne
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particle/ɡʊɾˠ//ɡəɾˠ/
  1. that... is

    Deir sé gur maith leis tae.
  2. that... was/would be

    Dúirt sé gur mhaith leis tae.
  3. Introduces an indirect relative clause

    Munster
    an fear gur múinteoir a mhac
    an fear gur mhúinteoir a mhac
Where this word comes from

go + -r

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