"He is my hero."

Translation: Is é mo laoch é.

[larryone]

I tried the opening lyrics of "Mo ghile mear". Rejected.

[devalanteriel]

Reference for those who have not heard it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxjvNUNXhkU

Quite a beautiful song indeed! :)

[AnSeabhac]

'Se mo laoch should be acceptable surely? (if only for the great 18th-century song by Seán Clarach)

[enifish]

Why isn't it "is mo laoch é"? Why are there 2 é's?

[galaxyrocker]

Because you must have a subordinate before a definite phrase in the copula.

[mjkuecker1965]

I always had the trouble with the copulas. :(

[Nic2304]

I hear you. But galaxyrocker gives a good tip. I heard a rule re specification and general identification, maybe check that out re copula? Ádh mór.