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| 'S fheàrr a bhith a dhìth a' chinn na a bhith a dhìth an fhasain! |
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| Her tongue goes like a tailor's scissors! (she never stops talking) |
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| He wears his heart on his sleeve (his tongue on his shoulder) |
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| Alec was moaning to himself behind the door |
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| Which students were whispering? |
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| What gossip do you have just now? |
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| Would you like a single bed? |
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| The man who made time made a lot of it |
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| Bha an còmhnaidh ùidh agam na cànanan |
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| I have always been interested in languages |
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| Remember to say 'good day' to her |
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| Your head is in the moon, but your arse is on the floor (hearth) |
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| It appears that she is well presented |
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| Tha mi a' feuchainn ris a Ghàidhlig |
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| I am trying to learn Gàidhlig |
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___ will go.
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| I did this when I left school... |
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| Seumas will be in Birmingham on Monday |
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| Don't get on the train without a good book |
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| Did you eat this morning? |
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| It appears that winter is upon her |
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| I like swimming (concept) |
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| Bha mise a' dèanamh an obair seo nuair a dh'fhàg mi an sgoil |
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| I did this work when I left school |
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| When will the ferry leave tomorrow? |
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| Cha robh mi toilichte gus an robh Gàidhlig gu leòr agam |
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| Tha tòrr obair dhachaigh agam |
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| Dè an seòrsa deoch as fheàrr leat fhèin? |
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| What sort of drink do you prefer? |
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| Thuirt Andrea gun robh i còmhla ri Seumas |
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| Andrea said that she was with Seumas |
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| A bheil thu math air cocktail a mheasgachadh? |
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| Are you good at mixing cocktails? |
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| Dè fiolm nach toigh leat? |
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| What film don't you like? |
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Nach toigh leat a bhith a' freagairt ceist?
Nach toigh leat ceist fhreagairt? |
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Don't you like to answer questions?
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To see (future)
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| Nuair a gheibh mise dhan bhaile mhòr airson latha, tha mi a' dol gu ionad bhùthan |
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| When I get to a big town, I'm going to the shopping centres |
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| Taigh-seinnse a tha ann am meadhan a' bhaile |
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| The pub is in the town centre |
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| An rud a chì na bige, 's e a nì na bige |
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Monkey see, monkey do
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| Mu chairteal a' mhìle a' seo a-staigh anns a' choile |
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| Quarter of a mile from here in the woods |
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Bha a' gaoth cho mòr 's gun do [dh'fhalbh] mi |
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____ was so ____ that ____ [happened]
The wind was so strong that I left |
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| 'S e cuideigin a th' ann am ùghdar a sgrìobhas leabhar |
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| An author is a person who writes books |
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| Chan eil i ach tinn is lag |
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| ...cho daor ris an t-salann spàinnteach |
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| ...as expensive as Spanish salt |
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| Tha e a' toirt orm a bhith a' faireachdainn toilichte |
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| Bha turadh ann/Bha i na turadh |
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| Ciamar a theireadh sibh 'sticks'? |
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| How would you say 'sticks'? |
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| An tèid sinn thairis air a-rithist? |
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| Can we go over it again (revise)? |
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Tha mi ag iarraidh a bhith a' dèanamh cèic
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A reir coltais:
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Apparently:
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Na h'innseachan:
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A' Ghearmailt:
Tha mi a' dol dhan Ghearmailt |
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Germany:
I'm going to Germany |
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| Thaom mi uisge beatha dhan glainne |
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| I poured a little whisky into the glass |
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A bheil e a' tuigsinn na tha thu ag radh?
A bheil e gad tuigsinn? |
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Did he understand what you said?
Did he understand you? |
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Mi = mo = gam
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sinn = ar = gar
iad = an = gan |
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| Tha i a' dol a dh'Àird a' Bhàsair |
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| An do dh'ith thu 's a mhadainn? |
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| Did you eat this morning? |
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Dùn Deagh:
Tha mi a' dol a Dhùn Deagh |
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Dundee:
I'm going to Dundee |
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| Bha mi a' dèanamh an obair seo cuideachd... |
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| Tha mi seachd searbh sgìth dhe |
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| Nuair a bhios latha saor agamsa, chan eil mi a' dol a dhèanamh càil sam bith ach lasaich |
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| When I'm on holiday, I'm not going to do anything but relax |
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| Choisich mi seachad air... |
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| Diochuimhneachadh (jeeyochnichag) |
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| 'S e th' ann am bùidsear ach cuideigin a reiceas feoil |
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| A butcher is someone who sells meat |
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| Please can you give me a pint? |
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| Thèid thu seacaid air gàraidh |
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| You will go past a garage |
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| Oh save me! (for God's sake!) |
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| ...o chionn 's nach eil e dòchasach |
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| ...because it is not positive |
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| 'S e òrd rudeigin a bhualas tarrag |
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| A hammer is smth that hits nails |
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| Chan eil fhios 'am a bheil e ceart no cheàrr |
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| I don't know if it right or wrong |
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| Tha mi a' faighinn air adhart |
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beothalachd;
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Luchd-amais
Luchd-èisdeachd
Luchd-coimhid
Luchd-amhairc |
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Sgrùdadh an luchd-amais
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| Gnìomhachas a' chraolaidh |
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| Obair dhealbhan-gluasadach |
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| Circulation war (ratings) |
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| Stoidhle Chlasaigeach Hollywood |
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| Bha thu thar a' mhullach! |
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| Missing (your family etc) |
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| I have an emergency/crisis |
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| Bha e a' dol a dh'obair ann am bùth |
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| He went to work in a shop |
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| Nuair a bhios latha saor agamsa, chan eil mi a' dol a dhèanamh càil sam bith ach lasaich |
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| When I'm on holiday, I'm not going to do anything but relax |
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| Tha mi creidsinn a th' annad |
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| Will you go [out] with me? |
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| Does he understand her (tuigsinn = female) |
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| Bidh e nas fheàrr a cheadaich e a bhith beò mar a thogas |
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| It will be better to allow him to live his own life |
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| Nam b' urrainn dhuibh a thugainn |
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| Dhichuimhnich mi... (eyachnich mi) |
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| Tha an t-uisge ann an dràsta |
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| Ciamar a b' fheàrr le Marsaili falbh? |
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| How would Marsaili prefer to go? |
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| 'S e cuideigin a th' ann a chluicheas ball-coise |
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| It's a person who plays football |
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| Tha beagan blath 's anns a ghrein an-diugh |
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| There are little rays of sunshine today |
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Aig ghearr... |
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The hare has...
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| Air sailleadh an droch shìde |
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| Power, influence, discipline |
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| Tha e a' toirt orm a bhith a' faireachdeann mar gu bheil mi ann an saoghal eile |
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| It makes me feel like I'm in another world |
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| Tha ceann goirt 's aithreachas orm |
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| 'S e neach obrach a bh' annam ann an oifis |
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| Under your fingers (playing music by heart) |
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| Bha mi ag obair ann fad deich bliadhna |
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| I was working there for 10 years |
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| Bha samh ann a bha eagalach |
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| Cha do chòrd e rium...uile gu leor |
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| Gus nach tèid thu air chall |
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| Bha mi a' bruidhinn ris an tidsear |
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| I was talking with the teacher |
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| Bha mi a' bruidhinn ri tidsear |
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| I was talking with a teacher |
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| An robh esan a' cluinntin na tha mi ag ràdh? |
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| Did he hear what I am saying? |
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| An robh esan a' cocaireachd na bha e a' faighinn? |
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| An coigeamh latha deug dhen Dùbhlachd |
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| Co mheud duine a tha sa bhaile? |
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| How many people are in town? |
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| Tha chewing gum stiogte nam amhaich |
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| I have chewing gum stuck in my throat |
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| Dè na tha de dh'obair agad ri dhèanamh? |
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| How much work do you have to do? |
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| Na diochuimhnich! (na jeeyochnich) |
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| Bu chaomh leam cèic ithe (CmS) |
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| Chan fhàgadh e duine le cridhe briste |
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| He won't leave a person with a broken heart |
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| Shios an sin air an laimh dheis! |
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| Stand over there on the right! |
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| Bring ___ to the attention of the class |
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| Dè an deoch a b'fheàrr leat nuair a bha thu og? |
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| What drink did you prefer when you were young? |
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| Cha do rug mi bàta sam bith |
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| Freedom for Scotland now! |
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| Free (without paying)/Cheap Scotland now! |
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| Did you give the milk to me? |
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| Did you eat this morning? |
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| Chan eil Rab C grinn na choltas |
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| Rab C is not well presented |
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| Do you want to eat? (dinner-masc) |
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| Well, if you won't drink, why not? |
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| Well, if you will read, what will you read? |
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| Chaidh Gàidhlig ionnsachadh |
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| There will be trouble and it will be difficult for me to get over it |
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| I have the seed of the Gael in me |
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| Who would Jim like to marry? |
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| Cha bhith mi toilichte gus am bi Gàidhlig gu leòr agam |
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| The voice of the bird comes from the place it grew up (you are where you're from) |
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| Dè bhios tu a' dèanamh an ath sheachdain? |
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| What are you doing next week? |
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| Tha mi a' dol a null thairis an ath-bhliadhna |
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| I'm going abroad next year |
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| Cuin a b' fheàrr le Marsaili falbh? |
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| When would Marsaili prefer to go? |
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| ...cho crosta ris an dris (drish) |
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| ...as ill-tempered as a bramble |
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| Shiubhail mi timcheall... |
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Tha mi a' dol dhan Òlaind |
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| Bha tàirneanaich agus dealanaich ann! |
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| It was thundering and lightning! |
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| B' fheàrr le Marsaili falbh... |
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| Marsaili would prefer to go... |
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| Bliadhna mhath ùr agus moran dhiubh! (yoo) |
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| Happy New Year and many of them! |
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| Tha gaol agam air 'gnome' gàraidh mo nàbaidh |
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| I'm in love with my neighbour's garden gnome |
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| 'S e briseadh dùil a bh' ann |
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| I filled... (with liquid) |
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| Chan eil cho fuar ann an 'Vancouver' mar a tha e an seo |
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| It is not as cold in Vancouver as it is here |
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| Well, if you will drink, what will you drink? |
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do shaighdear
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to a soldier
to a soldier
to the soldier
to the soldier |
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| Chunnaic me esan sa cho-op |
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Aig an fheòraig...
Aig feòraig... |
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Squirrel
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| An robh esan a' faicinn na tha mi a' dèanamh? |
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| Did he see what I am doing? |
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| Dè tha sin a' mionaigheadh? |
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Thoir me leam... |
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Tha mi a' cumail Zoey na dùisg
Tha mi ga chumail na dùisg |
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I am keeping Zoe awake
I am keeping her awake |
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| Bu math leam an cùrsa comais a' dèanamh |
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| I would like to do an cursa comais |
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| Geur air an teangue (giyar) |
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| Same to you (in response to a wish for a Happy New Year) |
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| Thuirt Frankenstein gun do dh'èirich e |
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| Frankenstein said that he got up |
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| As dèidh aon seachdainn... |
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| After a week.../In a week |
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| Dè bu toigh leat dèanamh an sin? |
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| What would you like to do there? |
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'S toigh leam a bhith post-d a' cuir
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I like to send emails
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| Bha e na bhrògan biorach dubha |
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| He was wearing black pointed shoes |
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| Mur a toir thu dhomhsa e, cò dha a bheir thu e? |
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| If you don't give it to me, who will you give it to? |
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| An gabh a dhèanamh? (yeannav) |
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| Chan eil agam ach sgillin ruadh |
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| I have nothing but a red penny |
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| 'S e ciobair geamair a th' innte |
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Canada:
Tha mi a' dol a Chanada |
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Canada:
I'm going to Canada |
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| Tha mi a' dol thairis le faireachdainn |
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| I'm overwhelmed with feelings |
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| Tha mi a' smaoineachadh gu bheil latha snog ann |
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| I think it's a nice day today |
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| Innis dhuinn mu dheidhinn.. |
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| I would like/I would have liked |
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| Ciamar a tha do charabhaidh? |
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| 'S e dràibhear tacsi a bh' annam |
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| Sheall mi air Scrapheap Challenge |
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| I watched Scrapheap Challenge |
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| A bheil thu comasach air Fraingis a' bruidhinn? |
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| Cha chan mi càil mus can mi |
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| I won't say anything in case I say too much |
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| Thainig sinn o Dhùn-Eideann |
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| My upbringing when I was young |
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| He would drink his shirt! |
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| Nuair a bhios an deoch a-staigh bidh a' chiall a-muigh |
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Meet!
Will meet, will happen |
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| Fhuair mi adhartachadh gu inbhe mhanaidsear |
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| I was promoted to the position of manager |
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| Tha mi airson a dhol gu... |
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| 'S e bean Homer a th'innte |
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| She's Homer's wife (Marj) |
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| Cha chuireadh e duine air falbh le cridhe trom |
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| He won't send anybody away with a heavy heart |
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| 'S ann an deagh shunnd a tha mi |
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| The prepostions, de and do would lenite to dhe and dha, but the following word wouldn't. |
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| The children are pleasant |
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| Gabhaidh mi mise rathad àird |
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Chan eil mi a' cumail Claire na dùisg
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I'm not keeping Claire awake
I'm not keeping her awake |
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| Chan eil annad ach an t-amadan! |
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| You're nothing but an idiot! |
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| An robh air saor-làithean am bliadhna seo? |
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| Did you go on holiday this year? |
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| Chan eil mi a' falbh a-mach |
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Bu chaomh leam a' dèanamh biadh
Bu chaomh leam biadh a dheanamh |
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I would to make some food
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| Thèid thu air a seachad.. |
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| Tha i ro sgòthac an-diugh |
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| 'S e an fhìrinn a th' agad |
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Dè bheir...?
Ma bheir...
Cuin a bheir...?
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What will ... force?
If ... will force
When will .... force?
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| Tha taigh òsta aig an teaghlach |
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| The family have a guest house |
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| Cha b' urrainn Mairead snàmh |
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Air a chiad latha de na làithean saora, bidh mise...
ann an/anns an/anns na... |
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| On the first day of the holiday, I will be in... |
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| I will be at your seeing (I will see you...) |
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1. baoghalanachd
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1. Foolish behaviour
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| A bheil thu e a' cordadh riut? |
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| Bidh an neach-eòlas a' sgrudadh an obair aca |
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| An expert will judge their efforts |
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| A' togail àite còmhnaidh 's teine |
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| Building a shelter and a fire |
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| A' sealg, ag ullachadh 's a' deasachadh biadh dhan champa |
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| Finding, preparing and cooking a meal in the camp |
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| Hoi polloi (Greek origin) |
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Tha Flòraidh gam chuidicheadh
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| Missing (friends, family etc) |
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Èirinn:
Tha mise a' dol a dh'Èirinn |
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Ireland:
I'm going to Ireland |
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Bu chaomh leam a bhith ag òl Guinness
Bu chaomh leam Guinnes òl |
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I would like to drink Guinness
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| for you, him, her, you (pl) |
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Sgian dubh:
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| It's a cross to bear (smth to worry about) |
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| Co mheud latha san t-seachdain? |
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| How many days are there in a week? |
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Cha tug
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Will ... give? (do), take? (le)
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won't ... give/take? |
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Will you eat..?
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| Tha e grinn na choltas (hollas) |
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| It appears that he is well presented |
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Am faigh...?
Gheibh...
Chan fhaigh
Carson a/cuin a
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Chaidh mi dhan eilean
Chaidh mi dha eilean |
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I went to the island
I went to an island |
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| Cleasan teine (klessen chena) |
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Abair bràmair!
Abair pios! |
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Bha mi ag obair ann fad deich bliadhna
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I worked there for ten years
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| Bha i cho fuar ris a' phuinnsean! |
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It was as cold as poison!
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| If I had known, I wouldn't have done it |
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| Dè a b' fheàrr leat dhèanamh oidhche Disathairne? |
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| What do you prefer to do on a Saturday night? |
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| Anns an fhiosrachadh (issrachagh) |
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Ged a tha mi..
Ged a bha mi...
Ged a bhios mi... |
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Although I am...
Although I was...
Although I will be... |
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Uibhist:
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England:
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Get behind my back Satan!
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| Tha mi a' fònadh às a' bhàr anns an t-Sabhal Mhòr |
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| I'm phoning from the bar at SMO |
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| He sends me pictures from all over the world |
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Teangue:
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| Is there a post office round here? |
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| What are you trying to do? |
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| There were dishes to wash |
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| spouse, fellow, match, other |
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| When this course is finished, I'm going to do another course |
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| I'm phoning from the shop in Dunvegan |
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| My friend Bruce is coming over from Australia |
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| I would like to do An C.C. |
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| In particular circumstances |
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| Where is the place you prefer in the World? |
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| I'll be in Scotland before you |
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| The sun was splitting the rocks (it was so hot) |
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| Do you have any news? (or gossip) |
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[Web]site architecture |
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| Where would you go on your holidays? |
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| How much stuff do you have in the room? |
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| We would like to stay here tonight |
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| You won't get an egg from a wren's arse |
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| Why will she get it if I don't? |
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Air an earball
Air earball |
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The tail has...
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| Andrea said she was with Seumas |
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| I'm in favour of swimming (activity) |
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| You will go past a garage |
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New houses are being built
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They will be buying a new van
A new van will be bought
They will buy a new van
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The door is opening
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The door is closing
The door is closed |
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Is the main road being repaired?
Yes, the main road is being repaired |
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| Did I die a long time ago? |
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| It's really good to see you! |
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Tha mi a' dol dhan Bheilg |
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| I'm living here in Scotland this year |
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Tha mise a' dol a Bharcelona |
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I'm going to Barcelona |
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Ma bheir mi...
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What will I take?
If I will take...
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| Tha peann agam gus sgrìobhadh |
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| I have a pen in order to write |
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| Cò bhios anns na Stàitean Aonaichte còmhla ribh? |
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| Who will be in the USA with you? |
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| Who is going to the USA with you? |
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| An Spàinn: Bha mi anns an Spàinn |
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| I think that it's correct |
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| Dè an t-àite a b' fheàrr leat a-riamh? |
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| What is your favourite place ever? |
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| Chan eil Rab C Nesbitt grinn na choltas! |
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| Rab C is not well presented |
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| Why would Jim like to get married? |
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| Sylvie is the same height as Kirsty |
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dhe cèic
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of a cake
of a cake
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Glasgow:
I'm going to Glasgow |
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| It didn't go well at all! |
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| It's a peaceful place here |
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| From my head to my toes (legs) |
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| Bu toigh leam bhith a fileanta ann an Ghàidhlig |
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| I want to be fluent in Gàidhlig |
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Anns a bhùth
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Shop:
In the shop
In a shop |
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| My head is [like] porridge! |
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| A' bheil naidheachd agad? |
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| Do you have any news? (gossip) |
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| Bha a' gaoth cho mòr a-raoir 's gun robh na caoraich a' sgèith |
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| The wind was so wild last night that the wind were flying everywhere |
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| Well, if you won't drink, why won't you drink? |
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Cha tig an aois leatha fhèin!
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Age won't come by itself
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Aig an sgoil
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School
At the school
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Tha mi a' dol dhan Fhraing |
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France:
I'm going to France |
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| Frankenstein ag ràdh nach do dh'èirich e |
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| Frankenstein said that he didn't get up |
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| _____ is somebody that will do _____ |
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| _____ is something that will do ____ |
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Chaidh mi a dh'Eirinn |
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Ireland:
I went to Ireland |
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| They don't have a dog's care about... |
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| I will get my lunch tomorrow |
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| It was very windy last night |
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Welcome to/into
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| Have you ever spilt a hot drink on yourself? |
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| Nam bheachd bhiodh càirdeas duilich |
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| I think that any relationship will be difficult |
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| I didn't have the opportunity |
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gu bheil...
gum bi...
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that it is...
that it will be...
that it was... |
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| Tha mi a' feuchainn ris a Ghàidhlig |
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| Why would Marsaili prefer to go? |
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Bha a' gaoth cho mòr 's nach do [dh'fhalbh] mi |
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The wind was so strong that I didn't leave |
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| You will take the low road |
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An Fhraing:
Tha mise a' dol dhan Fhraing |
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France:
I'm going to France |
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| Please can you give me another pint? |
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Please pass me
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| I love you with all my heart |
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Cha toir
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Will you give...?
Won't give...
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Tha mise a' dol dhan Phòlainn |
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I'm going to Poland |
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| I didn't enjoy ______ much |
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| Losgaidh air an dà ghèadh (giyag) leis an aon urchair! |
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Kill 2 seagulls with one bullet
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Tha mi a' dol a dh'ithe macaroni |
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| I am going to eat macaroni |
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| What is ______ in Gàidhlig? |
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| With respect (in a letter) |
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| Fhuair mi adhartachadh gu inbhe mhanaidsear |
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| I was promoted to the position of manager |
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| There is a PO directly opposite the Church |
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| Four windows were being closed/closing |
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| Bu toigh leam doras a dhùnadh |
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| I would like to shut the door |
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Chaidh an doras a dhùnadh
Chaidh an doras fhòsgladh
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The door was closing
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Tha mi a' smaoineachadh gur e rud math a th' ann
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| I think it is a good thing |
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| Dè 's ciall do ar beatha? |
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| What is the meaning of our lives? |
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| Tha mi a' faighinn air ais |
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| He was wearing a purple waistcoat |
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| I don't know if I will go there |
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| Càite an t-àite a s' fheàrr leat anns an t-saoghal? |
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| Where is your favourite place in the World? |
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'S e gnothach gun dòigh a th' ann
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| She's off today (she's upset) |
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| I don't have anything but a red penny |
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| Your son came to his own conclusions! |
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I would like to hear him
I would like to hear her
I would like to hear them |
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Spreading rumours (gen)
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Do you want to play it? |
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Èirinn:
Tha mi a' dol a dh'Èirinn |
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Ireland:
I'm going to Ireland |
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'S fiach e an oidhirp
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| Can you give me £4 of petrol? |
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| I don't know where I'll go |
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| Well, if you will read, what will you read? |
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| Slow and steady wins the race |
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B' aine dhomh...
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| If I never hear it again... |
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Uibhist:
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| Tha latha snog ann, tha mi a' smaoineachadh |
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| I think it's a nice day today |
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| What is the most unusual drink you have ever had? |
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Bu chaomh leam a bhith ag ithe cèic
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I like eating cake
I like eating it |
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Bha mi ann an Sasainn |
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| 'S e àite sìtheil a tha seo |
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| It's a peaceful place here |
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Tha mi a' dol dhan Àth Leathan |
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Broadford:
I'm going to Broadford |
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| Grandfather & Grandmother |
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Thoir:
An toir thu...?
Bheir thu...
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Carson a bheir thu...?
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To give:
Will you give...?
You will give...
You won't give...
Why will you give...?
When will you give...? |
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| Bha a' ghaoth cho mòr a-raoir 's gun do dh'fhalbh sglèatan bho mhullach an taighe |
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| The wind was so strong that slates fell come off the roofs of houses |
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| On the first day of the holidays, I'm going to.... |
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An tig thu...?
Thig thu...
Cha tig thu...
Carson a thig thu...?
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Arrive/come:
Will you arrive...?
You will arrive...
You won't arrive...
Why will you come...?
When will you come...? |
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| Thuirt Frankenstein nach do dhùisg e |
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| Frankenstein said that he didn't wake up |
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Mo = mum dheidhinn
Do = mud dheidhinn
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A = ma deidhinn (fem)
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An toir thu...às...?
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To take out:
Will you take... out?
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thu = do = gad
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| On the mend, being repaired |
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| Tha mi ag iarraidh a thighinn! |
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| Rachamaid, itheamaid, òlamaid! |
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| Let's go, let's eat, let's drink! |
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Pios den chèic |
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Piece of cake
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I'm with you/I agree with you
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Above the room (gen)
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| Am bu toil leat mo chluinntinn-sa? |
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| Do you like listening to me? |
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| a' bruidhinn 's a' cluinntinn |
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| The school and the college |
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| It is [just] her and the girl |
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| and her brother left early in the morning |
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| Bha an doras air a dhùnadh (masc) |
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| The rooms were closed (note that 'an' is from mo, do, a, a, an, ar etc) |
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| Bha an doras ga fhòsgladh |
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| Tha an doras air fhòsgladh |
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| Bhathar a' togail thaighean ann an Èireann |
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| Houses were built in Ireland |
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| Am bithear a' bruidhinn Gàidhlig san cidsin? |
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| Is Gàidhlig spoken in the kitchen? |
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| Tha iad onghail (onnagal) |
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| They are making a racket (noisy) |
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| Tha tomhas de Gàidhlig ann an leabhar seo |
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| There is a measure of Gàidhlig in this book (little bit of Gàidhlig) |
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Tòimhseachan
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Puzzle, riddle
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S' ann dha bu dual
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| It is hereditary (he can't help it) |
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| They fell out (black and dirty = big time) |
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| You'll regret... (pay for) |
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| She nearly went off her neck (stretching to listen) |
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| They were in each other's pockets (very close together) |
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| He was slobbed out on Saturday morning |
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| Grip of the Gael (influence) |
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| There's a lot of jealousy |
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| It's nothing but a bad day |
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