An Irish sentence starts with the verb, then the subject, then everything else: itheann sé lón. There is no word for do in questions or negatives - the particles an and ní take that role, and both change the start of the verb.
Examples
- Fágaim an teach ar a hocht.
- I leave the house at eight.
- Itheann sí lón ag meán lae.
- She eats lunch at midday.
- An dtéann tú ag obair ar an mbus?
- Do you go to work on the bus?
The mistake to avoid
The subject never comes first in a plain statement.
Where this fits in
An Gnáthamh Laethúil, Irish Gaelic A2: Talk about your daily routine, habits, and how often you do things.