10 Irish Verbs in the Past Tense

In this lesson we’re going to learn 10 simple sentences using verbs from the Past Tense, which is known as ‘An Aimsir Chaite’. Listen carefully and then say the sentences with the video!

10 Irish Verbs in the Past Tense

1. I was at school. – Bhí mé ar scoil.

2. I saw the house. – Chonaic mé an teach.

3. I said that you were hungry. – Dúirt mé go raibh ocras ort.

4. You drank a cup of tea. – D’ól tú cupán tae.

5. He came home at 1 o’clock. – Tháinig sé abhaile ar a haon a chlog.

6. He began learning Irish. – Thosaigh sé ag foghlaim na Gaeilge.

7. She played a football game. – D’imir sí cluiche peile.

8. She left her home at 2 o’clock. – D’fhág sí a teach ar a dó a chlog.

9. We went to the hotel. – Chuaigh muid go dtí an t-óstán.

10. They opened the door. – D’oscail siad an doras.

Once you’ve got the hang of these verbs, your next step is to watch our videos on Irish Verbs in the Present and Future Tense!

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