blas.cathain
when
AdverbA1
"cathain" means "when" in Irish (adverb). Mutation forms: Séimhiú → chathain, Urú → gcathain.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "cathain" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | cathain |
| Séimhiú | chathain |
| Urú | gcathain |
"cathain" in context
Cathain a bhí sé anseo cheana?
When is the last time he was here?
A1Cathain a rachaidh Sita go dtí Eluru?
When will Sita go to Eluru?
A2Cathain a chan mo dheirfiúr an t-amhrán sin?
When did my sister sing that song?
B2Cathain a bheidh siad ag teacht ar ais ón saoire?
When are they coming back from vacation?
A2Cathain a bheidh tú ag dul siar go Gaillimh?
When will you be going back to Galway?
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