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nuair

Irish

Conjunction

nuair (with direct relative form of verb)

  1. when
    Proverb: Nuair a thiocfas an bás ní imeoidh sé folamh. ― When death comes he won’t leave empty.

References


Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

Conjunction

nuair

  1. when
    Tha i as toilichte nuair nach eil e a' seinn. ― She is happiest when he isn't singing.
    Nì mi sin nuair a bhios àm agam. ― I'll do it when I have time.
    Bha i dorcha nuair a ràinig iad an t-eilean. ― It was dark when they reached the island.

Usage notes

  • If followed by the future tense, the relative future tense is used.
  • In the sense "at what time" cuin is used instead.
    Innis dhomh cuin a thèid iad ann. ― Tell me when will they go there.