Reading a variety of straightforward Gaelic texts will help you to understand the language. Do you know the Gaelic words for various family members? Use the quiz to test yourself.
How does Shona describe her mother's fashion sense?
She often wears stylish clothes.
Bidh aodach snasail oirre tric. Snasail means 'stylish'. It is thought the English word 'snazzy' comes from snasail.
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Where does Shona's mother work?
At the dental surgery.
Aonad an fhiaclair means 'dental surgery'. We often use the word aonad for 'centre' or 'place' in Gaelic.
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What is her father's job?
He is an actor.
Cleasaiche means 'actor'. Cleasan can mean 'tricks' too.
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When does Shona's father tend to work?
He often works at weekends.
Bidh esan tric ag obair aig an deireadh sheachdain. Tric means 'often' and deireadh sheachdain is Gaelic for 'weekend'.
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Shona says Tha m' athair agus mo bhràthair cho coltach ri dà sgadan. What does this mean?
Her father and brother look very alike.
Cho coltach ri dà sgadan literally translates as 'as alike as two herring'. One herring looks pretty much like another so that's probably where this saying comes from!
