The Highland Council ~ Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd

Meeting and greeting 2

Now, this is the only tricky bit in the 1st module!

SIBH - This is the formal version of the word for "you". Use this when speaking to more than one person, or an older person.
THU - This is the informal version of the word for "you". Use this when speaking to one person who is younger or a contemporary.

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Greeting

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Ciamar a tha sibh?

How are you? (formal/plural)

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Ciamar a tha thu?

How are you? (informal/singular)

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Tha gu math, tapadh leibh!

I am well, thank you! (formal/plural)

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Tha gu dòigheil, tapadh leibh!

I am fine, thank you! (formal/plural)

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Ciamar a tha sibh fhèin?

How are you yourself? (formal/plural)

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Ciamar a tha thu fhèin?

How are you yourself? (informal/singular)

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Glè mhath.

Very good.

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Ceart gu leòr.

Alright

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Chan eil dona.

Not bad.

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