Irish

Conjunction

nuair ‎(with direct relative form of verb)

1. when

   Proverb: Nuair a thiocfas an bás ní imeoidh sé folamh.‎ ― When death comes he won’t leave empty.

References

• "nuair" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.

Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

• an uair

Conjunction

nuair

1. when

   Tha i as toilichte nuair nach eil e a' seinn.‎ ― She is happiest when he isn't singing.

   Nì mi sin nuair a bhios àm agam.‎ ― I'll do it when I have time.

   Bha i dorcha nuair a ràinig iad an t-eilean.‎ ― It was dark when they reached the island.

Usage notes

• If followed by the future tense, the relative future tense is used.
• In the sense "at what time" cuin is used instead.

  Innis dhomh cuin a thèid iad ann.‎ ― Tell me when will they go there.