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Welcome to your lesson on telling time in Irish! This topic is not just crucial for everyday conversation; it plays a significant role in how we structure our days and communicate with others. Knowing how to express time allows you to participate more fully in social settings, plan activities, and understand schedules.
 
In this lesson, we will cover the vocabulary and phrases you need to tell the time in Irish, including how to express hours, minutes, and different periods of the day. By the end of this lesson, you will be equipped with the skills to confidently discuss time in various contexts.
 
We will start with some key vocabulary, then move on to constructing sentences, and finally, we’ll practice with some exercises to solidify your learning.


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== Introduction ==
=== Key Vocabulary ===
 
Before we dive into telling the time, let’s familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to time.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| a haon || ah hen || one
 
|-
 
| a dó || ah doh || two
 
|-
 
| a trí || ah tree || three
 
|-
 
| a ceathair || ah kah-hir || four
 
|-
 
| a cúig || ah koo-ig || five
 
|-
 
| a sé || ah shay || six
 
|-
 
| a seacht || ah shokht || seven
 
|-
 
| a hocht || ah hohkt || eight
 
|-
 
| a naoi || ah nee || nine


Welcome to the lesson on telling time in Irish! In this lesson, we will explore how to express different times of the day, including hours and minutes. Telling time is an essential skill in any language, as it allows us to communicate effectively and navigate our daily lives. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently tell the time in Irish and incorporate it into your conversations. So let's get started!
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== The Importance of Telling Time in Irish ==
| a deich || ah deh || ten


Knowing how to tell time is crucial for everyday interactions, whether it's meeting friends, catching a bus, or scheduling appointments. In the Irish language, the ability to tell time allows you to fully immerse yourself in the culture and connect with native speakers on a deeper level. By learning this skill, you will gain a better understanding of Irish customs, traditions, and daily routines.
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== Lesson Structure ==
| a haon déag || ah hen dayg || eleven


1. Overview of Time Expressions
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2. Telling the Hour
3. Telling Minutes
4. Periods of the Day
5. Cultural Insights
6. Practice Exercises


Now, let's dive into the details of each section and discover the fascinating world of telling time in Irish!
| a dó dhéag || ah doh yayg || twelve


=== 1. Overview of Time Expressions ===
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Before we start telling time in Irish, it's important to familiarize ourselves with some basic time expressions. These expressions will help us understand and construct sentences related to time. Here are some common time expressions in Irish:
| a trí déag || ah tree dayg || thirteen


* Inniu (pronounced "in-yoo") - today
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* Amárach (pronounced "am-ar-ah") - tomorrow
* Déanach (pronounced "jay-nukh") - late
* Go luath (pronounced "guh loo-ah") - early
* Anois (pronounced "uh-nish") - now


These time expressions will come in handy as we progress through the lesson. Now, let's move on to telling the hour!
| a ceathair déag || ah kah-hir dayg || fourteen


=== 2. Telling the Hour ===
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In Irish, telling the hour involves using a combination of numbers and specific vocabulary. Let's start with the numbers from one to twelve, which are essential for telling time. Here's a table to help you practice:
| a cúig déag || ah koo-ig dayg || fifteen
 
|-
 
| a sé déag || ah shay dayg || sixteen
 
|-
 
| a seacht déag || ah shokht dayg || seventeen
 
|-
 
| a hocht déag || ah hohkt dayg || eighteen
 
|-
 
| a naoi déag || ah nee dayg || nineteen
 
|-
 
| fiche || fee-khuh || twenty
 
|}
 
Now that we have some numbers down, let’s learn how to express the concept of time itself.
 
=== Telling Time in Irish ===
 
In Irish, telling time is quite straightforward once you get the hang of it. Here’s how we generally structure the phrases for telling time:
 
1. '''The hour''' is stated first.
 
2. '''“Go”''' is used to indicate "past."
 
3. '''Minutes''' follow after the hour.
 
4. '''“Tar éis”''' is used to indicate "after."
 
5. '''“Roimh”''' is used to indicate "to" when we are approaching the next hour.
 
6. '''Periods of the day''' can be added for clarity.
 
Let’s see some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| a haon || uh hayn || one
 
| tá sé a haon || taw shay ah hen || it is one o'clock
 
|-
|-
| a dó || uh doh || two
 
| tá sé a dó || taw shay ah doh || it is two o'clock
 
|-
|-
| a trí || uh tree || three
 
| tá sé a trí || taw shay ah tree || it is three o'clock
 
|-
|-
| a ceathair || uh kah-her || four
 
| tá sé a ceathair || taw shay ah kah-hir || it is four o'clock
 
|-
|-
| a cúig || uh koo-ig || five
 
| tá sé a cúig || taw shay ah koo-ig || it is five o'clock
 
|-
|-
| a sé || uh shay || six
 
| tá sé a sé || taw shay ah shay || it is six o'clock
 
|-
|-
| a seacht || uh shokht || seven
 
| tá sé a seacht || taw shay ah shokht || it is seven o'clock
 
|-
|-
| a hocht || uh hukht || eight
 
| tá sé a hocht || taw shay ah hohkt || it is eight o'clock
 
|-
|-
| a naoi || uh knee || nine
 
| tá sé a naoi || taw shay ah nee || it is nine o'clock
 
|-
 
| tá sé a deich || taw shay ah deh || it is ten o'clock
 
|}
 
Now, let’s add some minutes to our time expressions.
 
== Expressing Minutes
 
When adding minutes, you will use the word '''"mínit"''' (minute) along with the number of minutes.
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| a deich || uh deh || ten
 
| tá sé a haon agus cúig nóiméad || taw shay ah hen agus koo-ig noh-mayd || it is one o'clock and five minutes
 
|-
|-
| a haon déag || uh hayn jayg || eleven
 
| tá sé a dó agus deich nóiméad || taw shay ah doh agus deh noh-mayd || it is two o'clock and ten minutes
 
|-
|-
| a dó dhéag || uh doh yayg || twelve
|}


To tell the hour, simply combine the appropriate number with the word "uair" (pronounced "oo-ir"), meaning "hour." For example:
| tá sé a trí agus fiche nóiméad || taw shay ah tree agus fee-khuh noh-mayd || it is three o'clock and twenty minutes
 
|-


* A haon uair (one o'clock)
| tá sé a ceathair tar éis cúig nóiméad || taw shay ah kah-hir tar ays koo-ig noh-mayd || it is four o'clock after five minutes
* A dó uair (two o'clock)
* A trí uair (three o'clock)


Remember to use the correct form of the verb "to be" in Irish, which is "is" (pronounced "iss"). For example:
|-


* Tá sé a haon uair (It is one o'clock)
| tá sé a cúig roimh deich nóiméad || taw shay ah koo-ig roim deh noh-mayd || it is five o'clock to ten minutes
* Tá sé a dó uair (It is two o'clock)
* Tá sé a trí uair (It is three o'clock)


Now that you know how to tell the hour, let's move on to the next section and learn about telling minutes!
|}


=== 3. Telling Minutes ===
== Periods of the Day


Telling minutes in Irish requires a combination of numbers and the word "nóiméad" (pronounced "noh-mayd"), meaning "minute." Here's a table to help you practice:
To make your expressions more specific, you can refer to periods of the day. Here are some common terms:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| maidin || ma-ih-din || morning
|-
|-
| nóiméad || noh-mayd || minute
 
| lae || lee || day
 
|-
|-
| fiche || fee-khuh || twenty
 
| tráthnóna || trawn-oh-nah || afternoon
 
|-
 
| oíche || ee-kah || evening
 
|}
 
Using these terms, we can clarify the time even more:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| caoga || kee-guh || fifty
 
| tá sé a haon na maidine || taw shay ah hen nah ma-ih-din || it is one o'clock in the morning
 
|-
|-
| a chúig || uh koo-ig || five
 
| tá sé a dó na tráthnóna || taw shay ah doh nah trawn-oh-nah || it is two o'clock in the afternoon
 
|-
|-
| a deich || uh deh || ten
 
| tá sé a trí na hoíche || taw shay ah tree nah ee-kah || it is three o'clock in the evening
 
|}
|}


To tell the minutes, combine the appropriate number with the word "nóiméad." For example:
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you have learned how to tell the time in Irish, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Irish:
 
1. It is four o'clock.
 
2. It is seven o'clock and ten minutes.
 
3. It is one o'clock in the morning.
 
4. It is five o'clock to two minutes.


* Cúig nóiméad (five minutes)
5. It is three o'clock in the afternoon.
* Deich nóiméad (ten minutes)
* Fiche nóiméad (twenty minutes)


To express minutes past the hour, use the phrase "tar éis" (pronounced "tar aysh"), meaning "after." For example:
'''Answers:'''


* Tar éis cúig nóiméad (five minutes past)
1. tá sé a ceathair.
* Tar éis deich nóiméad (ten minutes past)
* Tar éis fiche nóiméad (twenty minutes past)


To express minutes to the hour, use the phrase "roimh" (pronounced "riv"), meaning "before." For example:
2. tá sé a seacht agus deich nóiméad.


* Cúig nóiméad roimh (five minutes to)
3. tá sé a haon na maidine.
* Deich nóiméad roimh (ten minutes to)
* Fiche nóiméad roimh (twenty minutes to)


Now that you know how to tell the minutes, let's move on to the next section and explore the different periods of the day!
4. tá sé a cúig roimh dó nóiméad.


=== 4. Periods of the Day ===
5. tá sé a trí na tráthnóna.


In Irish, there are specific vocabulary words for different periods of the day. Here are some common Irish words for periods of the day:
==== Exercise 2: Match the Time ====


* Maidin (pronounced "mah-djin") - morning
Match the Irish phrases with their English translations:
* Tráthnóna (pronounced "traw-noh-nah") - afternoon
* Oíche (pronounced "ee-huh") - evening
* Meán oíche (pronounced "mayn ee-huh") - midnight
* Lár an lae (pronounced "lawr un lay") - midday
* Am (pronounced "ahm") - time


To tell the time of day, combine the appropriate period of the day with the phrase "ag" (pronounced "eg"), meaning "at." For example:
1. tá sé a haon


* Ag an mBaidin (in the morning)
2. tá sé a dó tar éis cúig nóiméad
* Ag an tráthnóna (in the afternoon)
* Ag an oíche (in the evening)


To express specific times, combine the period of the day with the appropriate time expression. For example:
3. tá sé a trí na hoíche


* Ag an mBaidin a sé (at six in the morning)
4. tá sé a sé roimh fiche nóiméad
* Ag an tráthnóna a dó (at two in the afternoon)
* Ag an oíche a hocht (at eight in the evening)


Now that you know how to tell the time in different periods of the day, let's move on to the cultural section and explore some interesting insights about telling time in Irish culture!
a. it is one o'clock 


=== 5. Cultural Insights ===
b. it is two o'clock after five minutes 


Telling time in Irish culture is not just about the mechanics of expressing hours and minutes. It also reflects the unique Irish perspective on time and the importance of punctuality. In Irish culture, being on time is highly valued and considered a sign of respect for others. It's common for people to arrive a few minutes early for appointments and meetings.
c. it is three o'clock in the evening 


Additionally, Irish culture has its own unique way of expressing time, especially in rural areas. The Irish language still retains some traditional timekeeping methods, such as referring to specific events or landmarks in relation to the current time. For example, instead of saying "five o'clock," someone might say "the time of the cows coming home." These expressions add a charming and poetic touch to everyday conversations.
d. it is six o'clock to twenty minutes 


Irish music and literature also reflect the significance of time in Irish culture. Many traditional Irish songs and poems include references to specific times of day or the passing of seasons. These artistic expressions provide a deeper connection to the land, nature, and the rhythm of life in Ireland.
'''Answers:'''


Now that you have gained some cultural insights into telling time in Irish, let's move on to the final section and practice what you have learned!
1 → a 


=== 6. Practice Exercises ===
2 → b 


To reinforce your understanding and mastery of telling time in Irish, let's complete some practice exercises. Translate the following sentences into Irish, using the appropriate vocabulary and grammar rules we have covered in this lesson:
3 → c 


1. It is seven o'clock in the evening.
4 → d 
2. Ten minutes past nine.
3. Twenty-five minutes to twelve.
4. At what time is the concert?
5. Tomorrow morning at eight.


Solutions:
==== Exercise 3: Listening Comprehension ====


1. Tá sé a seacht a chlog san oíche.
Listen to the following times in Irish and write them down in English.
2. Deich nóiméad tar éis a naoi.
3. Caoga cúig nóiméad roimh a dó dhéag.
4. Cén t-am atá an ceolchoirm?
5. Amárach ar maidin ag a hocht.


Congratulations! You have completed the practice exercises. Now, let's move on to the conclusion of this lesson.
1. tá sé a hocht na maidine


== Conclusion ==
2. tá sé a cúig na tráthnóna


In this lesson, you have learned how to tell time in Irish, including hours, minutes, and periods of the day. You have explored the essential vocabulary and grammar rules necessary to express different times accurately. We also delved into the cultural insights surrounding telling time in Irish and discovered how it reflects the unique perspective of Irish culture. By practicing the exercises, you have solidified your understanding of this important skill.
3. tá sé a naoi roimh deich nóiméad


Telling time is a crucial aspect of daily life, and by mastering it in the Irish language, you have taken another step towards becoming a confident and proficient Irish speaker. Keep practicing, and soon telling time will become second nature to you. Join us in the next lesson, where we will continue our journey to complete the "Complete 0 to A1 Irish Course."
'''Answers:'''
 
1. it is eight o'clock in the morning 
 
2. it is five o'clock in the afternoon 
 
3. it is nine o'clock to ten minutes 
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
 
Create your own sentences telling the time. Use at least three different periods of the day.
 
'''Example Answers:'''
 
1. tá sé a haon na maidine - it is one o'clock in the morning.
 
2. tá sé a dó na tráthnóna - it is two o'clock in the afternoon.
 
3. tá sé a sé na hoíche - it is six o'clock in the evening.
 
==== Exercise 5: Time Conversion ====
 
Convert the following English time expressions to Irish:
 
1. It is three o'clock and fifteen minutes.
 
2. It is six o'clock in the evening.
 
3. It is four o'clock to five minutes.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. tá sé a trí agus cúig néiméad.
 
2. tá sé a sé na hoíche.
 
3. tá sé a ceathair roimh cúig nóiméad.
 
==== Exercise 6: Ask the Time ====
 
Practice asking for the time in Irish. Write down a dialogue between two people.
 
'''Example:'''
 
Person A: An bhfuil a fhios agat cén t-am é? 
 
Person B: Tá sé a dó. 
 
==== Exercise 7: Time Table ====
 
Create a simple timetable using the vocabulary you have learned. Include at least five different times throughout the day.
 
'''Example:'''
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Activity !! Time
 
|-
 
| Brunch || tá sé a haon na maidine
 
|-
 
| Work || tá sé a dó na tráthnóna
 
|-
 
| Gym || tá sé a trí na hoíche
 
|-
 
| Dinner || tá sé a sé na hoíche
 
|-
 
| Bedtime || tá sé a deich na hoíche
 
|}
 
==== Exercise 8: Role Play ====
 
In pairs, role-play a scenario where one person asks for the time and the other responds. Use different times and periods of the day.
 
'''Example:'''
 
Person A: An bhfuil a fhios agat cén t-am é? 
 
Person B: Tá sé a ceathair na maidine.
 
==== Exercise 9: Time Quiz ====
 
Create a quiz with multiple-choice questions based on telling time in Irish.  
 
'''Example:'''
 
What is "it is two o'clock" in Irish?
 
a) tá sé a haon 
 
b) tá sé a dó 
 
c) tá sé a trí 
 
'''Answer: b) tá sé a dó'''
 
==== Exercise 10: Reflection ====
 
Reflect on what you have learned in this lesson. Write a few sentences about how you can use telling time in your daily life.
 
'''Example Answer:'''
 
I will use telling time to plan my day, manage my schedule, and communicate with friends. Knowing how to express time in Irish will help me feel more comfortable in conversations.
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on telling time in Irish! Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you use these phrases, the more natural they will become. Keep incorporating them into your conversations and daily routines, and you'll see your confidence grow.


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Irish → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Telling Time

Welcome to your lesson on telling time in Irish! This topic is not just crucial for everyday conversation; it plays a significant role in how we structure our days and communicate with others. Knowing how to express time allows you to participate more fully in social settings, plan activities, and understand schedules.

In this lesson, we will cover the vocabulary and phrases you need to tell the time in Irish, including how to express hours, minutes, and different periods of the day. By the end of this lesson, you will be equipped with the skills to confidently discuss time in various contexts.

We will start with some key vocabulary, then move on to constructing sentences, and finally, we’ll practice with some exercises to solidify your learning.

Key Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into telling the time, let’s familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to time.

Irish Pronunciation English
a haon ah hen one
a dó ah doh two
a trí ah tree three
a ceathair ah kah-hir four
a cúig ah koo-ig five
a sé ah shay six
a seacht ah shokht seven
a hocht ah hohkt eight
a naoi ah nee nine
a deich ah deh ten
a haon déag ah hen dayg eleven
a dó dhéag ah doh yayg twelve
a trí déag ah tree dayg thirteen
a ceathair déag ah kah-hir dayg fourteen
a cúig déag ah koo-ig dayg fifteen
a sé déag ah shay dayg sixteen
a seacht déag ah shokht dayg seventeen
a hocht déag ah hohkt dayg eighteen
a naoi déag ah nee dayg nineteen
fiche fee-khuh twenty

Now that we have some numbers down, let’s learn how to express the concept of time itself.

Telling Time in Irish[edit | edit source]

In Irish, telling time is quite straightforward once you get the hang of it. Here’s how we generally structure the phrases for telling time:

1. The hour is stated first.

2. “Go” is used to indicate "past."

3. Minutes follow after the hour.

4. “Tar éis” is used to indicate "after."

5. “Roimh” is used to indicate "to" when we are approaching the next hour.

6. Periods of the day can be added for clarity.

Let’s see some examples:

Irish Pronunciation English
tá sé a haon taw shay ah hen it is one o'clock
tá sé a dó taw shay ah doh it is two o'clock
tá sé a trí taw shay ah tree it is three o'clock
tá sé a ceathair taw shay ah kah-hir it is four o'clock
tá sé a cúig taw shay ah koo-ig it is five o'clock
tá sé a sé taw shay ah shay it is six o'clock
tá sé a seacht taw shay ah shokht it is seven o'clock
tá sé a hocht taw shay ah hohkt it is eight o'clock
tá sé a naoi taw shay ah nee it is nine o'clock
tá sé a deich taw shay ah deh it is ten o'clock

Now, let’s add some minutes to our time expressions.

== Expressing Minutes

When adding minutes, you will use the word "mínit" (minute) along with the number of minutes.

Here are some examples:

Irish Pronunciation English
tá sé a haon agus cúig nóiméad taw shay ah hen agus koo-ig noh-mayd it is one o'clock and five minutes
tá sé a dó agus deich nóiméad taw shay ah doh agus deh noh-mayd it is two o'clock and ten minutes
tá sé a trí agus fiche nóiméad taw shay ah tree agus fee-khuh noh-mayd it is three o'clock and twenty minutes
tá sé a ceathair tar éis cúig nóiméad taw shay ah kah-hir tar ays koo-ig noh-mayd it is four o'clock after five minutes
tá sé a cúig roimh deich nóiméad taw shay ah koo-ig roim deh noh-mayd it is five o'clock to ten minutes

== Periods of the Day

To make your expressions more specific, you can refer to periods of the day. Here are some common terms:

Irish Pronunciation English
maidin ma-ih-din morning
lae lee day
tráthnóna trawn-oh-nah afternoon
oíche ee-kah evening

Using these terms, we can clarify the time even more:

Irish Pronunciation English
tá sé a haon na maidine taw shay ah hen nah ma-ih-din it is one o'clock in the morning
tá sé a dó na tráthnóna taw shay ah doh nah trawn-oh-nah it is two o'clock in the afternoon
tá sé a trí na hoíche taw shay ah tree nah ee-kah it is three o'clock in the evening

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned how to tell the time in Irish, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Irish:

1. It is four o'clock.

2. It is seven o'clock and ten minutes.

3. It is one o'clock in the morning.

4. It is five o'clock to two minutes.

5. It is three o'clock in the afternoon.

Answers:

1. tá sé a ceathair.

2. tá sé a seacht agus deich nóiméad.

3. tá sé a haon na maidine.

4. tá sé a cúig roimh dó nóiméad.

5. tá sé a trí na tráthnóna.

Exercise 2: Match the Time[edit | edit source]

Match the Irish phrases with their English translations:

1. tá sé a haon

2. tá sé a dó tar éis cúig nóiméad

3. tá sé a trí na hoíche

4. tá sé a sé roimh fiche nóiméad

a. it is one o'clock

b. it is two o'clock after five minutes

c. it is three o'clock in the evening

d. it is six o'clock to twenty minutes

Answers:

1 → a

2 → b

3 → c

4 → d

Exercise 3: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Listen to the following times in Irish and write them down in English.

1. tá sé a hocht na maidine

2. tá sé a cúig na tráthnóna

3. tá sé a naoi roimh deich nóiméad

Answers:

1. it is eight o'clock in the morning

2. it is five o'clock in the afternoon

3. it is nine o'clock to ten minutes

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create your own sentences telling the time. Use at least three different periods of the day.

Example Answers:

1. tá sé a haon na maidine - it is one o'clock in the morning.

2. tá sé a dó na tráthnóna - it is two o'clock in the afternoon.

3. tá sé a sé na hoíche - it is six o'clock in the evening.

Exercise 5: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

Convert the following English time expressions to Irish:

1. It is three o'clock and fifteen minutes.

2. It is six o'clock in the evening.

3. It is four o'clock to five minutes.

Answers:

1. tá sé a trí agus cúig néiméad.

2. tá sé a sé na hoíche.

3. tá sé a ceathair roimh cúig nóiméad.

Exercise 6: Ask the Time[edit | edit source]

Practice asking for the time in Irish. Write down a dialogue between two people.

Example:

Person A: An bhfuil a fhios agat cén t-am é?

Person B: Tá sé a dó.

Exercise 7: Time Table[edit | edit source]

Create a simple timetable using the vocabulary you have learned. Include at least five different times throughout the day.

Example:

Activity Time
Brunch tá sé a haon na maidine
Work tá sé a dó na tráthnóna
Gym tá sé a trí na hoíche
Dinner tá sé a sé na hoíche
Bedtime tá sé a deich na hoíche

Exercise 8: Role Play[edit | edit source]

In pairs, role-play a scenario where one person asks for the time and the other responds. Use different times and periods of the day.

Example:

Person A: An bhfuil a fhios agat cén t-am é?

Person B: Tá sé a ceathair na maidine.

Exercise 9: Time Quiz[edit | edit source]

Create a quiz with multiple-choice questions based on telling time in Irish.

Example:

What is "it is two o'clock" in Irish?

a) tá sé a haon

b) tá sé a dó

c) tá sé a trí

Answer: b) tá sé a dó

Exercise 10: Reflection[edit | edit source]

Reflect on what you have learned in this lesson. Write a few sentences about how you can use telling time in your daily life.

Example Answer:

I will use telling time to plan my day, manage my schedule, and communicate with friends. Knowing how to express time in Irish will help me feel more comfortable in conversations.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on telling time in Irish! Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you use these phrases, the more natural they will become. Keep incorporating them into your conversations and daily routines, and you'll see your confidence grow.

Table of Contents - Irish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Questions and Answers


Family and Relationships


Possession and Pronouns


Food and Drink


Verb Conjugation


Hobbies and Activities


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions


Weather and Seasons


Irish History and Culture


Irish Literature and Folklore

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