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Damian
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Username: Damian

Post Number: 35
Registered: 07-2009


Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 05:40 am:   Small TextLarge TextEdit Post Print Post

What is the difference in saying:

Tá orm dul isteach
Tá mé le dul isteach

I was told that both mean 'I have to go in', but are both used equally or does one provide more emphasis on the need to go in for a reason?

Thanks

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Aonghus
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Post Number: 9181
Registered: 08-2004


Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 07:36 am:   Small TextLarge TextEdit Post Print Post

I would interpret the first as meaning compulsion, and the second as meaning an arrangement.

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Damian
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Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 08:41 am:   Small TextLarge TextEdit Post Print Post

Thanks Aonghus



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