Useful phrases for learners Abairtean feumail do luchd-ionnsachaidh

Absolute Beginners (A1) - Useful Words (20 words)

Here’s a list of short phrases that could be useful on your language learning journey. Perhaps they’ll be handy in your Gaelic class or when trying out your new skills with other Gaelic speakers.Seo liosta de dh’abairtean goirid a dh’fhaodadh a bhith feumail air do shlighe ionnsachaidh. ’S dòcha gun cuir thu feum orra sa chlas Ghàidhlig agad no nuair a bhios tu a’ cleachdadh do sgilean ùra còmhla ri luchd-labhairt eile.

Tha Fichead Facal ag obrachadh leis an fhaclair. Tagh facal sam bith san colbh Gàidhlig agus fosglaidh am faclair ann an taba ùr agus bidh gnè an fhacail ann.Twenty Words is integrated with the dictionary. Choose any word in the Gaelic column and the dictionary will open and you will see the gender of the Gaelic word.

Phrases	Abairtean
Do you speak Gaelic?	A bheil Gàidhlig agad?	<))
I’ve a little Gaelic	Tha beagan Gàidhlig agam	<))
I’m learning Gaelic	Tha mi ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig	<))
Speak to me in Gaelic	Bruidhinn rium sa Ghàidhlig	<))
I understand	Tha mi a’ tuigsinn	<))
I don’t understand	Chan eil mi a’ tuigsinn	<))
I understand you now	Tha mi gad thuigsinn a-nis	<))
I don’t know	Chan eil fios a'm	<))
Say that again	Can sin a-rithist	<))
Say that more slowly	Can sin gu slaodach	<))
Can you write that?	An sgrìobh thu sin?	<))
Can you help me?	An cuidich thu mi?	<))
How do I say... ?	Ciamar a chanas mi... ?	<))
What does... mean?	Dè tha... a’ ciallachadh?	<))
Is this correct?	A bheil seo ceart?	<))
I’m confused	Tha mi troimhe-chèile	<))
This is easy	Tha seo furasta	<))
This is difficult	Tha seo doirbh	<))
Pardon?	B’ àill leat?	<))
Pardon? (plural)	B’ àill leibh?	<))
Excuse me, pardon	Gabh mo leisgeul	<))
Aye	Seadh	<))

Barrachd fiosrachaidh air a’ chuspair seo Further resources on this subject

Speaking our Language Speaking our Language

Check out Episode 13 of Speaking our Language. It is about coping with language difficulties. Learn how to apologise and give explanations. Thoir sùil air Prògram 13 de Speaking our Language. Tha am prògram seo a’ dèiligeadh ri duilgheadasan cànain. Ionnsaich mu leisgeulan is mìneachaidhean.

Little by little Beag air Bheag

Learn more phrases and orders with Unit 5 of Little by Little which is based on useful conversation around the house. Ionnsaich barrachd abairtean agus òrdughan le Aonad 5 de Bheag air Bheag a tha stèidhichte air còmhraidhean feumail timcheall an taighe.