Unit 5 - Useful expressions around the house

Dùin an doras! "Close the door"

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In this section you can learn some phrases which are useful around the house. You may get the chance to use some of them if you have Gaelic speaking friends or if you take Bed and Breakfast in a Gaelic-speaking household.

Listen to the audio examples on the following pages for some Gaelic expressions which you could use in conversation with family and friends. Come on in and get started!

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