past of can in Irish

chan

past of can

verb/[xan̪ˠ]/

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Cathain a chan mo dheirfiúr an t-amhrán sin?

When did my sister sing that song?B2

Chan Tom an t-amhrán is fearr le Mary.

Tom sang Mary's favorite song.B2

Chan díth nár mhaith liom bhur sláinte a ól ach...

Not that I wouldn't like to drink to your health but...B1

Chan dólás croí ach sólás croí a bhí ar Shéimí nuair a bhí a fhaoiside déanta aige.

Not tribulation but consolation was in Jamie's heart when he had done his confession.B2

A mháthair mhór, is tú a chan an fhírinne.

You were right, grandma.B1

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