Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Scottish Gaelic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on how to give your opinion in Scottish Gaelic. This is a very important topic if you want to express yourself and to improve your communication skills in this language.
Basic Expressions[edit | edit source]
Before diving into the more complex constructions, let's start with some basic expressions that you can use to give your opinion in Scottish Gaelic:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Is toil leam... | is tʰɔɪʎ lɛm... | I like... |
| Chan eil toil agam ri... | xan eɪɫ tʰɔɪʎ akəm rʲi... | I don't like... |
| Tha...math | ha...ma. | ...is good |
| Chan eil...math | xan eɪɫ ma. | ...is not good |
Useful tip: To ask for someone's opinion, you can use the expression "Dè an creideamh a th' agaibh mu...?" which means "What's your opinion about...?"
Giving Your Opinion About Food[edit | edit source]
Food is an essential part of any culture and Scottish Gaelic cuisine is famous for its hearty and flavorful dishes. Here are some Gaelic expressions to help you give your opinion about food:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tha an biadh seo blasta! | ha aŋ pjɛː su blastə | This food is delicious! |
| Chan eil an biadh seo cho blasta 's a dh' fhàg mi a-rithist | xan eɪɫ an pjɛː ʃo xɔ blastəs ə ɣaːg mi ərɪʃtʰ | This food isn't as tasty as I thought it would be. |
| Is toil leam biadh tradaiseanta | is tʰɔɪʎ lɛm pjɛː trətʰaʃəntə | I like traditional food |
| Chan eil toil agam ri biadh àlainn | xan eɪɫ tʰɔɪʎ akəm rʲi pjɛː aːlɪɲ | I don't like fine dining |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Dè an creideamh a th' agad mu bhialann ùr-sheantraichte?
(What's your opinion about traditional restaurants?)
- Person 2: Tha mi den bheachd gu bheil iad cho inntinneach! (I think they are so interesting!)
Giving Your Opinion About Music[edit | edit source]
Music is another integral part of Scottish Gaelic culture. From traditional folk music to modern artists, there is a wide range of styles to choose from. Here are some Gaelic expressions to help you talk about music:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Is math a tha fuaim na grèine! | is maː a ha fɤm na grɛːnə | The sound of the sun is good! |
| Chan eil mi toilichte ri ceòl an t-seòmar seo | xan eɪɫ mi tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri kʲoːl an tʲoːmər ʃoː | I'm not happy with the music in this room. |
| Is toil leam ceòl traidiseanta | is tʰɔɪʎ lɛm kʲoːl trətʰaʃəntə | I like traditional music |
| Chan eil mi toilichte ri pop-cheòl | xan eɪɫ mi tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri pɔp-kʲoːl | I'm not happy with pop music |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Dè an creideamh a th' agad mu cheòl Ghàidhlig?
(What's your opinion about Gaelic music?)
- Person 2: Tha mi toilichte ri cheòl Ghàidhlig! (I like Gaelic music!)
Giving Your Opinion About Films[edit | edit source]
Watching films is a great way to improve your Scottish Gaelic skills while enjoying some quality entertainment. Here are some Gaelic expressions to help you talk about films:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tha an dealbh-chluich seo fìor mhath! | ha aŋ tʲeaʎˠəxluəx ʃo fʲoːr va | This film is really good! |
| Chan eil mi toilichte ri fìmichean sci-fi | xan eɪɫ mi tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri fʲiːməxen ski-faj | I'm not happy with sci-fi films. |
| Is toil leam fìmmichean traidiseanta | is tʰɔɪʎ lɛm fʲiːməxən trətʰaʃəntə | I like traditional films. |
| Chan eil mi toilichte ri mòran de phrògraman tbh | xan eɪɫ mi tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri mɔːrən də proːkaman tuː | I'm not happy with a lot of TV programs. |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Dè an creideamh a th' agad mu thursan-filmeadaichean?
(What's your opinion about thriller films?)
- Person 2: Chan eil mi toilichte ri thursan-filmeadaichean. (I'm not happy with thriller films)
Giving Your Opinion About Traveling[edit | edit source]
Scotland is a beautiful country with breathtaking landscapes and fascinating history. Here are some Gaelic expressions to help you talk about your travel experiences:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tha an t-eilean seo air leth oilteachadh! | ha aŋ ʃaŋ tʲøːlan ʃo air lɛ hɤlʲtʲəxəj | This island is exceptionally beautiful! |
| Chan eil mi toilichte ri siubhal mòr | xan eɪɫ mi tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri ʃiuəvəɫ moːr | I'm not happy with long travels. |
| Is toil leam taistealachd anns na Gàidhealtachd | is tʰɔɪʎ lɛm taʃtʲələxkht ən̪ˠs n̪ˠə kaːlˠt̪əxk | I like traveling in the Highlands. |
| Chan eil mi toilichte ri taistealachd ann an àite scanailteach | xan eɪɫ mi tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri taʃtʲələxkht aːn̪ˠ ənitʲə skanəltʲəxk | I'm not happy with traveling to scandalous places. |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Dè an creideamh a th' agad mu theachdaireachdan?
(What's your opinion about sightseeing?)
- Person 2: Tha mi toilichte ri theachdaireachdan! (I like sightseeing!)
- Heading 2: Gauging Intensity of Opinion
Sometimes, you might want to express an opinion more strongly or mildly, depending on the context. Here are some Gaelic expressions that can help you gauge the intensity of your opinion:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tha mi glè toilichte ri seo | ha mi gle tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri ʃo | I am very happy with this |
| Chan eil mi cho toilichte ri seo | xan eɪɫ mi xo tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri ʃo | I'm not as happy with this |
| Tha mi gu mòr toilichte ri seo | ha mi gu moːr tʰɔɪʎəxtʲə ri ʃo | I'm greatly happy with this |
| Chan eil mi còir aige seo | xan eɪɫ mi koːr akʲɪ ʃo | This is not okay |
- Heading 2: Conclusion
In conclusion, expressing your opinion in Scottish Gaelic is an important skill that you can use in a variety of situations. Don't shy away from using these expressions and if you're unsure about how to use them, find native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions.
To improve your Scottish Gaelic Grammar, you can also visit our find native speakers page to search for a tandem partner.
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Pronouns
- Plurals
- Future Tense
- Personal pronouns
- How to Use Be
- How to Use Have
- Questions
- Conditional Mood
- Negation