Art & Museums

1. A bheil e ceadaichte dealbhan-camara a dhèanamh an seo?

   Is it allowed to take photos here?

   Usage

   To ask whether photography is allowed in a gallery

   Grammar Note

   "ceadaichte" means "permitted". The plural of "dealbh-camara" (photograph) is "dealbhan-camara"

2. Cò a rinn seo?

   Who made this?

   Usage

   To ask who made a work

   Grammar Note

   "rinn" is the past of "dèan" (make). "Cò a rinn …?" is the frame for "Who made …?"

3. Dè an t-ainm a th' air an obair seo?

   What is this work called?

   Usage

   To ask the title of a work

   Grammar Note

   "obair" is a feminine noun meaning "work", including a work of art

4. Cuin a chaidh an taigh-tasgaidh seo a thogail?

   When was this museum built?

   Usage

   To ask when the museum was built

   Grammar Note

   "chaidh … a thogail" is a passive meaning "was built". "taigh-tasgaidh" means "museum"

5. Dè na h-uairean fosglaidh a th' aig an taigh-tasgaidh?

   What are the museum's opening hours?

   Usage

   To check the museum's opening hours

   Grammar Note

   "uairean fosglaidh" means "opening hours". "aig an taigh-tasgaidh" means "that the museum has"

6. Tha an dealbh seo àlainn.

   This picture is beautiful.

   Usage

   To say you find a picture beautiful

   Grammar Note

   "dealbh" means "picture, painting". "àlainn" means "elegant, beautiful"

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