Irish Syntax - Stative Verbs

Stative Verbs

Some verbs describing the state or condition of a person form a progressive present with the existential verb plus 'in (my, your, his etc.)' plus the verbal noun.

Tá mé i mo chodladh.
am I in my sleep
"I'm asleep."
An bhfuil tú i do chónaí sa Ghearmáin?
are you in your living in the Germany
"Do you live in Germany?"

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