Language/Scottish-gaelic/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Scottish Gaelic learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to count from one to ten in Scottish Gaelic. Counting to ten is an essential skill to learn in any language. Let's start!
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Scottish Gaelic is a fascinating language spoken in Scotland. It is a member of the Celtic language family, which includes Welsh, Irish, and Breton. There are approximately 58,000 speakers of Scottish Gaelic in Scotland, and it has been recognized as an official language of Scotland since 2005.
If you are interested in learning more about the language or practicing with native speakers, you can visit the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. Don't be afraid to practice what you learn!
To improve your Scottish Gaelic Vocabulary, you can also check out the vocabulary section on the Scottish Gaelic language page.
Counting to 10[edit | edit source]
In Scottish Gaelic, counting to ten is relatively straightforward. Let's start with the numbers one to five:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| aon | ae-uhn | one |
| dà | daa | two |
| trì | tree | three |
| ceithir | keh-ir | four |
| còig | kohk | five |
When counting to ten, you simply add the word "air" after the number. Here are the numbers six to ten:
| Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sia air | shee-uh eer | six |
| seachd air | shackk eer | seven |
| ochd air | ohk eer | eight |
| naoi air | nee eer | nine |
| deich air | jehk eer | ten |
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
- The Scottish Gaelic alphabet contains 18 letters.
- Scottish Gaelic is closely related to Irish Gaelic, but the two languages have some important differences in pronunciation and vocabulary.
- Scottish Gaelic was first written down in the 6th century AD, but literary works in the language did not become common until the 18th century.
- Gaelic music and dancing continue to be an important part of Scottish culture. Some popular Scottish Gaelic instruments include the bagpipes, harp, and accordion.
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