On the phone 3
|
If the caller asks you whether someone is available they might say the following: |
|
| =Download |
| Am faod mi bruidhinn ri... | May I speak to... |
|
| A bheil Catrìona NicAoidh a-staigh | Is Catriona MacKay in? |
|
| A bheil Màiri anns an oifis? | Is Màiri in the office? |
|
| Cùin a bhios e/ i air ais? | When will he/she be back? |
|
| In reply you could ask them to hold on while you find out. Here's how: |
| Faodaidh | You may |
|
| Chan fhaod | You may not |
|
| Tha | Yes |
|
| Chan eil | No |
|
| Fuirichibh mionaid. | Wait a moment. |
|
| Chì mi a bheil e/i a-staigh. | I'll see if he/she is in. |
|
| Bidh e/ i air ais aig... | He\she will be back at.. |
|
| ... a dh’aithghearr | ... shortly |
|
| Bidh e/i air ais a dh’aithghearr | He\she will be back shortly |
|
| ro àm bidhe\ro chòig uairean | before lunch\before 5pm |
|
| Rather than asking for a particular person, the caller might ask to be put through to a department. The caller might say the following: |
| Air a' fòn | On the phone | Èist/Listen |
|---|---|---|
|
An cuir thu mi troimhe | Will you put me through to the Finance Service? (informal/singular) |
|
|
An cuir sibh mi troimhe |
Will you put me through to the Finance Service? |
|
| Cuiridh | I will |
|
| Cha chuir | will not |
|
|
|
|
