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How do you say 100 in Scottish?
Hundreds are formed by stating the multiplier digit before the word for hundred (ceud), except for one hundred: ceud [100], dhà ceud [200], trì ceud [300], ceithir ceud [400], còig ceud [500], sia ceud [600], seachd ceud [700], ochd ceud [800], and naoi ceud [900].
Is Scots and Scottish Gaelic the same?
Today, the only official language in Scotland is English, while Scottish Gaelic and Scots are recognized as regional languages. The main difference between the languages is that Scottish Gaelic is a Celtic language with ties to Old Irish, while Scots is a Germanic language descending from Old English.
Is Scottish Gaelic and Irish similar?
There are some disputes as to whether or not Irish and Scottish Gaelic are different languages or if they are simply different dialects of the same language. The general consensus however is that Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic have enough differences to be considered a different language.
What is the response to Slainte?
In Irish, the response to sláinte is sláinte agatsa, which translates “to your health as well”. The basic Scottish Gaelic equivalent is slàinte (mhath), with the same meaning, to which the normal response is do dheagh shlàinte “your good health”.
How do Scottish people say three?
In the Scots clock we count through ANE/WAN, TWA, THREE, FOWER, FIVE, SAX, SEEVEN, ECHT, NINE, TEN, ELEEVEN, TWAL. Quarter to the hour is ‘a quarter tae’ and just after the hour is ‘the back o’. For instance, a few minutes after 2pm would be in Scots ‘the back o twa.
How do you say no in Scottish?
You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).
Why is Gaelic so different from English?
Irish and Scots Gaelic have an unusual orthography because they have a writing system which indicates whether a consonant is palatalised (“slender”) or velarised (“broad”) based on the vowels which surround that consonant.
How are words spelled in Scottish Gaelic?
As a general rule, words are spelled as they’re pronounced in Scottish Gaelic. Once you are comfortable with Gaelic spelling (don’t worry, we’ll help) then the system will be a learners best friend. Generally, stress is on the first syllable in Gaelic. We are lucky to have recordings from a range of speakers.
What is the difference between tense and aspect in Gaelic?
Tense and aspect are marked in Gaelic in a number of ways. Present tense is formed by use of the verb “tha” and the verbal noun (or participle) form of the main verb. The construction, unlike Irish Gaelic, is neutral to aspect. Apart from this, tense and aspect marking are very similar in the two languages.
Are Gaelic nouns and pronouns masculine or feminine?
Gaelic nouns and pronouns belong to one of two grammatical genders: masculine or feminine. Nouns with neuter gender in Old Gaelic were redistributed between the masculine and feminine.
Why is Scottish Gaelic so difficult for English speakers to understand?
Scottish Gaelic has a number of sounds which can be difficult for English speakers to pick up including CH (as in Scots ‘loch’ or the composer ‘Bach’) and the three Rs (rolled, slender and tapped) none of which resembles the English ‘pirate R’. A helpful guide to Gaelic pronunciation can be found here .