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Bíon sé mar a ḃíoḋ sé.
It does be as it used to be.
Is ag teaċt atá Doṁnall.
It is coming Donald is.
Tá Dóṁnall ag teaċt.
Donald is coming.
An t-é atá ’na ġiolla againn isé atá i n’ ḟear cinn riain againn.
The person whom we have as guide is the person whom we have as leader

In dependent sentences is becomes gur or gurab.

Deirim gur breáġ an lá é.
I say that it is a fine day.
Deirim gur lá breáġ é.
I say that it is a fine day.
Deirim gurab áluinn an lá é.
I say that it is a glorious day.
Measaim gur fear láidir é.
I consider that he is a strong man.
Ceapaim gur anso atá sé.
I conclude that it is here it is
Is dóiċ liom gur treise d’ḟear Taḋg ’ná Dóṁnall.
I think that Thade is a stronger man than Donald.
Creidim gur fearṫainn a ḋeanfaiḋ sé.
I believe it is rain that will come.
Ní deirim ’ná gur ag sioc atá sé.
I don't say but that it is freezing it is.
Ní deirim ’ná go ḃfuil an ceart agat.
I don't say but you are right.
Ní deirim ’ná gur agat atá an ceart.
I don't say but that it is you that's right.
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