How to form simple sentences in Gaelic

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Simple Gaelic sentences

In a typical sentence in Gaelic which uses the verb 'to be', the verb is placed at the beginning of the sentence. If the attribute is an adjective the verb form 'tha' is used. If the attribute is a noun the verb form 'is' is used.

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Tha an t-ubhal uaine.

The apple is green.

Tha an t-ubhal dearg.

The apple is red.

Tha an t-ubhal mòr.

The apple is big.

Tha an t-ubhal math.

The apple is good.

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About Gaelic

Gaelic is a celtic language related to Welsh, Irish, Cornish and Breton. If you are planning on doing some travelling, learning Gaelic would be a great way to make the most of your trip.

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Basic words and phrases in Gaelic

Learn to get by in Gaelic with these useful words and phrases. We'll begin by learning some basic Gaelic phrases which you can use for everyday communication.

a' chaileag seo

this girl

a' chathair seo

this chair

an taigh seo

this house

am boireannach seo

this woman

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Step 10 : Simple sentences in Gaelic

You've already learned so much in steps 1 to 9 and we'd like to help you learn even more with this bonus step. Learn the phrases 'S e leabhar a tha seo, 'S e cathair a tha seo and 'S e doras a tha seo (This is a book, This is a chair, This is a door). Then learn the phrases Tha an doras mòr and Tha an doras beag (The door is big, The door is small). And then learn the phrases Tha na dorsan mòr and Tha na dorsan beag (The doors are big, The doors are small). You can scroll to the top of this page to see a short lesson about simple Gaelic sentences including useful examples. Take everything you have learned so far and then teach yourself just a few new words each week. In this way, you'll soon be able to say 100's, if not 1000's of short phrases in Gaelic. Give it a try yourself!

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