Chapter 13

OF CONJUNCTIONS.

Under this class of words, it is proper to enumerate not only those single Particles which are usually denominated Conjunctions; but also the most common phrases which are used as Conjunctions to connect either words or sentences.

Ach; but. Agus, is; and. A chionn gu; because that. A chum as gu; in order that. A chum as nach; that not. Air chor as gu; so that. Air eagal gu, } D' eagal gu; } _for fear that_, lest. Air son gu, } Du bhrigh gu; } by reason that Bheil fhios, 'l fhios? _is there knowledge?_ is it known? an expression of curiosity, or desire to know. Co; as. Ged, giodh; although[93]. {135} Ged tha, ge ta; _though it be_, notwithstanding. Gidheadh; yet, nevertheless. Gu, gur; that. Gun fhios; _without knowledge_, it being uncertain whether or not, in case not. Ionnas gu; insomuch that, so that. {136} Ma; if. Mar; as, like as. Mar sud agus; so also. Ma seadh, } Ma ta; } _if so_, _if it be so_, _then_. Mur; if not. Mur bhiodh gu; were it not that. Mus an, mu 'n; before that, lest. Na; than. Nach; that not. Na'n, na'm; if. No; or. O; since, because. Oir; for. Os barr; moreover. Sol, suil; before that. Tuille eile; further. Uime sin; therefore.