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Asking permission Ag iarraidh cead

Say this Can seo

Here are the words and phrases that you have heard in this lesson.

am faod mi tighinn a-steach? may I come in?

faodaidh yes (as the answer to “am faod …?”)

chan fhaod no (as the answer to “am faod …?”)

faodaidh tu suidhe you may sit

am faod mi an uinneag fhosgladh? may I open the window?

am faod mi uisge fhaighinn? may I get water?

am faod mi am fòn agaibh a chleachdadh? (plural/polite) may I use your phone?

am faod mi sin a dhèanamh? may I do/make that?

chan eil tìde gu leòr ann there is not enough time

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Let’s listen, repeat and practise
may I come in? – am faod mi tighinn a-steach?
Let’s say it together
may I come in? – am faod mi tighinn a-steach?
Say it on your own
may I come in? – am faod mi tighinn a-steach?
Let’s try another one
may I open the window? – am faod mi an uinneag fhosgladh?
Say it with me
may I open the window? – am faod mi an uinneag fhosgladh?
Say it on your own
may I open the window? – am faod mi an uinneag fhosgladh?
Let’s try another phrase
may I get water? – am faod mi uisge fhaighinn?
Practise with me
may I get water? – am faod mi uisge fhaighinn?
Practise on your own
may I get water? – am faod mi uisge fhaighinn?
Let’s try another phrase
Yes (to am faod…?) – faodaidh
Practise with me
Yes (to am faod…?) – faodaidh
Practise on your own
Yes (to am faod…?) – faodaidh
Let’s try another phrase
no (to am faod…?) – chan fhaod
Practise with me
no (to am faod…?) – chan fhaod
Practise on your own
no (to am faod…?) – chan fhaod