Ynsee Gaelg

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Beginners Lessons

Lesson 7 - Some excuses

A little busy - sorry!
By vie lhiat goll magh noght? - Would you like to go out tonight?

By vie lhiam, agh ta mee tarroogh – Yes, but I am busy

Cha by vie lhiam – No

Cha by vie lhiam, ta mee skee – No, I am tired

By vie lhiam, agh ta çhingys–king aym – I would, but I have a headache

By vie lhiam, agh ta mee niee my ‘olt – I would, but I am washing my hair

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I can't go out tonight
Cha noddym goll magh noght – I can’t go out tonight

Cre'n fa nagh? - Why not?

Ta mee ayns y check – I am in real, real trouble!

Cre'n fa? – Why?

Va mee er y jough riyr – I was on the beer last night!

Ghraih veen – Typical (I despair!)

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What about tomorrow?
Cre mychione mairagh? – What about tomorrow?

By vie lhiam, agh cha noddym – I would like to, but I cannot

Cre'n fa nagh? – Why not?

Cha nel argid aym – I have no money

Cha nel argid aym agh ta mee foast goll magh – I don’t have any money but I am still going out

Sonnys ort – All the best

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