Learn how to answer questions in Gaelic
Remember that there is no one set of words for yes and no in Gaelic. Your answer will always depend on the verb used in the question. Revise past, future and conditional verbs and in particular the irregular verbs.
An do chòrd a' bhliadhna seo riut? - Did you enjoy this year?
Chòrd – Yes
Cha do chòrd – No.
Am bu toigh leat a dhol dhan oilthigh? – Would you like to go to university?
Bu toigh - Yes
Cha bu toigh – No.
If you are able to use the correct verb then you are off to a good start in showing understanding and maintaining the conversation.
Try not to use one word answers too often.
Interjections and connectives
Aim to use interjections and connectives as well, this gives the discussion a good flow. Here are some examples:
Mar sin – So, therefore
Dìreach – Exactly
Cuideachd – Also, as well, too
An uair sin – then
A-nis(e) – Now/then
Uill – Well
Gu dearbh – Indeed
Gu deimhinne – Certainly
Mar-thà - Already
Ceart gu leòr – All right, okay
Seadh – Yes, Indeed
'S dòcha – Maybe
Ge-tà – However
Co-dhiù – Anyway/whether
For more ideas on vocabulary you could use in Talking, look at the Writing guide, pages 3, 4 and 5 and the Revision guides within this section. Answer the questions then check how you did against the answers given in each guide and quiz:
