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Scottish Gaelic Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Scottish Gaelic learners! 😊

In this lesson, you'll learn how to talk about drinks in Scottish Gaelic. Whether you're at a pub, a restaurant, or just relaxing at home with friends, you'll find these words and phrases useful in a variety of situations.


Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Animals, House, Feelings and Emotions & Time.

Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]

Let's start with some useful phrases you can use when ordering drinks in Scottish Gaelic.

Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation English
Dh'innis mi do chuid òil. YIN-iss mee doo KHOOT OIL I drank your share of the alcohol.
Dè tha thu ag iarraidh? DJEH ha hoo ak HEE-rah? What do you want?
Àite ùr agam ann an uisge-beatha, le do thoil. ACH-tcheh oor ak-AM an anh-geh BYA-ha, lyeh doh HOLE I have a new place in whiskey, please.
Cha bhi fios agad gu bheil mi ann am Piobaireachd, ach tha mi 'g iarraidh deoch a ghabhail leat. Kha VEE fyoss ak-kut guh veil mee an am PEE-buh-rachk, akh ha meeg YA-ri dekh a GAV-al lyat You may not know that I'm a piper, but I'd like to have a drink with you.

Use these phrases to impress your Scottish Gaelic-speaking friends or when you're out at a local pub.

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some of the most common drinks and beverages in Scottish Gaelic.

Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation English
òl ŌL Drink
uisge EES-keh Water
uisge beatha EES-keh BYA-ha Whisky
cac-laidir KACK-LAH-der Stout
seòmar-fuinnain SHOH-mar FUHN-yeen Champagne
bainne ban-YEH Milk
lùths-airgid LOOZ-er-gee Lemonade
lèim LENG-yim Gin
deoch-cola JYOCH-KOH-la Coca-Cola

Use the vocabulary words above to ask for drinks at a bar or to make small talk with Scottish Gaelic-speaking friends.

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Use this dialogue to see the words in context.

  • Person 1: A bheil òl agad? (Do you have a drink?)
  • Person 2: Tha, tha mi ag ithe cac-laidir. (Yes, I'm drinking stout.)
  • Person 1: Tha ùrlar-fionnar agam. (I have a glass of white wine.)
  • Person 2: Tha sin furasta. (That's easy.)
  • Person 1: Dè tha thu ag ithe? (What are you drinking?)
  • Person 2: Tha mi ag ithe lèim. (I'm drinking gin.)

Use this dialogue to practice your Scottish Gaelic pronunciation and understanding.

Fun Facts[edit | edit source]

Did you know that Scotland has a long history of brewing and distilling? The country is particularly famous for its whisky, which is renowned worldwide for its distinct smokey flavor. In addition to whisky, Scotland is also famous for its beer and ale, particularly the 'heavy' and 'light' varieties that are popular in Scottish pubs. If you visit Scotland, be sure to sample some of the local brews!

Further Resources[edit | edit source]

For more information on Scottish Gaelic Scottish Gaelic, including vocabulary and grammar, check out our Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also visit our Vocabulary page for more words and phrases in Scottish Gaelic.

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