CHAPTER VIII.
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]].
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.
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.