Unit 15 - Playing sport and having fun

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Anna: An e aodach spòrs a tha ort?
Are those sports clothes you're wearing?
Pàdraig: 'S e. Tha mi a' dol a chluich spòrs.
Yes. I'm going to play sport.
Anna: Dè spòrs?
What sport?
Pàdraig: Tha mi a' dol a chluich ball-coise.
I'm going to play football.
Anna: Am bi thu a' cluich airson sgioba ainmeil?
Will you be playing for a famous team?
Pàdraig: Cha bhi. Bidh mi a' cluich còmhla ri caraidean.
No. I'll be playing with friends.
Anna: Càite?
Where?
Pàdraig: Anns a' phàirc, faisg air an taigh.
In the park, close to the house.
Anna: An toigh leat ball-coise?
Do you like football?
Pàdraig: Is toil, ach 's fheàrr leam rugbaidh.
Yes, but I prefer rugby.
Anna: Carson a tha sin?
Why is that?
Pàdraig: Faodaidh tu am ball a thogail.
You're allowed to pick up the ball.
Anna: Ach ann am ball-coise, chan fhaod thu am ball a thogail.
But in football, you may not pick up the ball.
Pàdraig: Chan fhaod. Ach bidh mise.
No. But I do.
Anna: Ist! Chan fhaod thu.
Be quiet! You can't (you're not allowed to).
Pàdraig: Faodaidh mise.
I can.
Anna: Ciamar? Bidh an rèitire mì-thoilichte.
How? The referee will be displeased.
Pàdraig: Cha bhi. Tha cead agam am ball a thogail.
No he won't. I have permission to pick up the ball.
Anna: Ciamar a tha sin?
How is that?
Pàdraig: Is mise am fear-glèidhidh!
I'm the goalkeeper!

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