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plying that he did not believe), we use dá with the past subjunctive; but as this Tense is identical in form with the Imperfect Tense, it may be said that it is the Imperfect Tense which is employed in this case.
- If you were to see Donal on the following day you would pity him.
- Dá ḃfeicṫeá Doṁnall ar maidin lá ar n‑a ḃáraċ baḋ ṫruaġ leat é.
- If you were to give me that book.
- Dá dtugṫá-sa doṁsa an leaḃar sin.
- If it were true for him. Dá mbaḋ fíor ḋó é.
All the particles given above can also be used with the past subjunctive in reference to past time.
553. In the passive voice the present and past subjunctive are identical in form with the Present and Imperfect Tenses (respectively) of the Indicative Mood.
- May it be worn out well. Go gcaiṫtear go maiṫ é.
- May it never be worn out. Nár ċaiṫtear go deo é.
- If it were worn out. Dá gcaiṫtí é.
Relative Form of the Verb.
554. The relative form of the verb is used after the relative particle a, when it is the subject of the verb; (but never after the negative relative naċ, which or who … not). It has a distinct form in two, and only
