Accommodation

1. Tha seòmar glèidhte agam. Is e Smith an t-ainm a th' orm.

   I have a reservation. My name is Smith.

   Usage

   A standard way to give your booking and name on arrival

   Grammar Note

   "Have" is expressed with "aig" (at). A name is given as "Is e … an t-ainm a th' orm" (the name that is on me is …)

2. Am faod mi an seòmar fhaicinn an toiseach?

   Can I see the room first?

   Usage

   To ask to look at the room before you accept it

   Grammar Note

   "faod" (may) asks permission. "fhaicinn" is lenited because an "a" is understood before the verbal noun

3. A bheil bracaist ann am prìs an t-seòmair?

   Is breakfast included in the room price?

   Usage

   To check whether breakfast comes with the room rate

   Grammar Note

   "prìs an t-seòmair" means "the price of the room". "seòmar" is masculine and becomes "an t-seòmair" in the genitive

4. Am faod mi an seòmar fhàgail nas anmoiche?

   Can I check out later?

   Usage

   To ask for a late check-out

   Grammar Note

   It says "leave the room" rather than using a set word for check-out. "nas anmoiche" is the comparative of "anmoch" (late)

5. A bheil àrdaichear ann?

   Is there an elevator?

   Usage

   To ask whether the building has a lift

   Grammar Note

   Answer "Tha" (there is) or "Chan eil" (there isn't). "ann" means "in existence, there"

6. Am faodadh mi cluasag eile fhaighinn?

   Could I get another pillow?

   Usage

   To ask for an extra pillow

   Grammar Note

   "faodadh" is the conditional of "faod", a softer request than "Am faod mi". the adjective "eile" (other) follows the noun

7. Dè an uair a dh'fheumas mi an seòmar fhàgail?

   What time do I have to check out?

   Usage

   To find out the check-out time

   Grammar Note

   "Dè an uair" asks "what time". "dh'fheumas" is the future relative form of "feum" (need, must)

8. A bheil àite ann airson càr a phàirceadh?

   Is there somewhere to park a car?

   Usage

   To ask whether the place has parking

   Grammar Note

   "àite" means "place". "pàirc" (park) also works as a verb meaning "to park"

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