Are you thinking of holidaying in the Highlands or Islands this year? If so, why not learn a few useful Gaelic phrases here on mygaelic before you go and try them out on some local Gaelic speakers?

A bheil seòmar dubailte agaibh? (Do you have a double room?)

Tha sinn a’ fuireach airson seachdain (We are staying for a week)

Tha sinn a’ fàgail air Disathairne (We are leaving on Saturday)

Cuin a tha bracaist a’ tòiseachadh sa mhadainn? (When does breakfast start in the morning?)

Cuin a tha an taigh-bìdh a’ dùnadh? (When does the restaurant close?)

Am faigh mi an cunntas mas e ur toil e? (Can I have the bill please?)

A bheil bus ann dhan bhaile? (Is there a bus into town?)

Tha an t-sìde snog an-diugh (The weather’s nice today)

Tapadh leibh, chòrd an turas rinn (Thank you, we enjoyed our trip)

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Ciamar a tha sibh? / How are you?

Tha gu math tapadh leibh / I’m well thank you

Feasgar math / Good afternoon or evening

Madainn mhath / Good morning

Oidhche mhath / Good night

Dè an t-ainm a th’ oirbh? / What is your name?

Is mise Eilidh / My name is Eilidh

A bheil Gàidhlig agaibh? / Do you speak Gàidhlig?

Tha mi ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig / I am learning Gaelic

And if you enjoyed that, why not check out our learning section for details on where you can learn more Gaelic.