Unit 26 - Shopping and using Money

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Ceitidh: Càite a bheil an t-ìm anns a’ bhùth seo?
Where is the butter in this shop?
Anna: Anns an reothadair thall.
In the freezer over there.
Ceitidh: Agus càite a bheil an t-aran?
And where is the bread?
Anna: Chan eil fhios a’m. Ach cha bhi e anns an reothadair.
I don’t know. But it won’t be in the freezer.
Ceitidh: Agus tha mi ag iarraidh crogan silidh cuideachd.
And I also want a jar of jam.
Anna: Uill, bidh sin am measg biadh nan crogan.
Well, that will be among the food in [of the] jars [ie preserves].
Ceitidh: A bheil sin faisg air an aran?
Is that near the bread?
Anna: Chan eil. Tha e faisg air na glasraich.
No. It’s near the vegetables.
Ceitidh: O, uill, tha mi feumach air glasraich cuideachd.
Oh well, I also need vegetables.
Anna: Dè ’n seòrsa? Càl, currain...?
What sort? Cabbage, carrots
Ceitidh: Chan eil. Cha toigh leam càl. Agus tha currain gu leòr agam aig an taigh.
No. I don’t like cabbage. And I have enough carrots at the house.
Anna: Dè ’n seòrsa, ma-thà?
What sort, then?
Ceitidh: Bu toigh leam pònairean is peasraichean.
I would like beans and peas.
Anna: Glè mhath. Ann an cana?
Very good. In a can?
Ceitidh: Ist! Feadhainn ùra!
No way! [lit. be quiet!] Fresh ones!
Anna: Am faigh mise iad dhut, fhad ’s a tha thusa a’ faighinn silidh?
Will I get them for you, while you’re getting jam?
Ceitidh: Gheibh. Mòran taing.
Yes. Many thanks.
Anna: Na can guth. Tha mi a’ dol a dh’fhaighinn feadhainn dhomh fhìn co-dhiù.
Don’t mention it. I’m going to get some for myself anyway.

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