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.