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by Sealanach
Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Gràmar, Fuaimean is Gnàths / Grammar, Sounds and Expressions
Topic: Use of air
Replies: 8
Views: 14343

Use of air

Others will hopefully answer that, but just to mention, for “knowing someone” (as opposed to knowing something) I learnt: is + aithne + do + (knower) + (NOMINATIVE person known) is aithne dhomh Màiri (I know Mary) is aithne dha mise (He knows me) B’aithne dhuinn na ballaich We used to know the lads....
by Sealanach
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:59 am
Forum: Leasain na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Lessons
Topic: Experiences with An Cùrsa Inntrigidh
Replies: 5
Views: 16851

Experiences with An Cùrsa Inntrigidh

burst into tears and walked around crying and thinking that was it, I wasn’t smart enough, and it was time to quit. It took two days to talk myself into just having another look and sending in what I could because I at least had to try. Remember that these tests aren't necessarily critiqued and adj...
by Sealanach
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:50 am
Forum: Leasain na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Lessons
Topic: Experiences with An Cùrsa Inntrigidh
Replies: 5
Views: 16851

Experiences with An Cùrsa Inntrigidh

My copy of Robertson's Teach Yourself Gaelic Dictionary is falling apart too! Wish they would publish it in an edition suitable for a learner's dictionary! Those verb tables at the back are gold.
by Sealanach
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:45 am
Forum: Gràmar, Fuaimean is Gnàths / Grammar, Sounds and Expressions
Topic: airson s' in indirect questions
Replies: 2
Views: 10053

airson s' in indirect questions

Tapadh leat! To replace "carson" I also found many examples in DASG whereby, if there was an antecedent, "airson" + "an/am" + verb was used.

Tha cuid do na beachdan airson an robh Mr Hamilton air a dhìteadh
by Sealanach
Mon May 21, 2018 12:22 am
Forum: Gràmar, Fuaimean is Gnàths / Grammar, Sounds and Expressions
Topic: airson s' in indirect questions
Replies: 2
Views: 10053

airson s' in indirect questions

Could someone please give me some examples of "airson s'" used to replace "carson" in indirect/reported questions? I understand how the others work, e.g. "Cait' a bheil Màiri?" -> "Chan eil fhios aig a h-uile duine far am bheil Màiri."