Familiarise yourself with a range of shops, practise describing the cost of items and learn some shopping vocabulary.
Part ofIrish – Learners (CCEA)Identity, lifestyle and culture
Can you try to translate the following sentences? Cuir Gaeilge ar na habairtí seo a leanas.
I prefer to go shopping in Belfast.
Is fearr liom dul ag siopadóireacht i mBéal Feirste.
My friend gave me a £50 voucher for my birthday.
Thug mo chara dearbhán caoga punt dom do mo bhreithlá.
Seán must buy potatoes, vegetables and chicken for dinner tonight.
Caithfidh Seán prátaí, glasraí agus sicín a cheannach don dinnéar anocht.
When I go to the local supermarket, I buy a lot of things.
Nuair a théim go dtí an t-ollmhargadh áitiúil, ceannaím a lán rudaí.
There is usually a sale in the shops after Christmas.
Bíonn sladmhargadh sna siopaí i ndiaidh na Nollag de ghnáth.
I usually buy magazines and sweets in the newsagent's with my pocket money.
De ghnáth, ceannaím irisí agus milseáin sa siopa nuachtán le m'airgead póca.
I will spend a lot of money when I go shopping at the weekend.
Caithfidh mé cuid mhór airgid nuair a rachaidh ag siopadóireacht ag an deireadh seachtaine.
Sports clothes are usually very expensive.
Bíonn éadaí spóirt iontach costasach de ghnáth.