Unit 02 - I’m James (introducing yourself)
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- Malcolm: Halò. Is mise Calum. Dè an t-ainm a th’ oirbh?
- Hello. I’m Malcolm. What’s your name? (lit. What name is on you?)
- Katie: Halò, a Chaluim. Is mise Ceitidh.
- Hello, Malcolm. I’m Katie.
- Malcolm: Ciamar a tha sibh, a Cheitidh?
- How are you, Katie?
- Katie: Tha mi gu math, tapadh leibh. Ciamar a tha sibh fhèin?
- I’m well, thanks. How are you? (lit. How are you yourself?)
- Malcolm: Tha mise gu math cuideachd.
- I’m fine too.
- Katie: A Chaluim, dè an t-ainm a th’ air an duine sin?
- Malcolm, what’s that man’s name?
- Malcolm: Seumas. ’S e Seumas an t-ainm a th’ air.
- James. His name is James.
- Katie and Malcolm: Gabhaibh mo leisgeul, a Sheumais …
- Excuse me, James …
- James: Seadh?
- Uh-huh?
- Katie: Gabhaibh mo leisgeul. An e Seumas an t-ainm a th’ oirbh?
- Excuse me. Is your name James?
- James: ’S e. Is mise Seumas. Dè an t-ainm a th’ oirbh fhèin?
- Yes. My name is James. What’s your name? (lit. What name is on you yourself?)
- Katie: Is mise Ceitidh. Agus seo Calum.
- I’m Katie. And this is Malcolm.
- James: Halò, a Cheitidh. Halò a Chaluim. Ciamar a tha sibh?
- Hi, Katie. Hi, Malcolm. How are you?
- Katie: Tha sinn gu math, tapadh leibh.
- We’re well, thanks.
- James: Is math sin.
- That’s good.
