Beach & Activities

1. Tha an tràigh seo glè bhrèagha.

   This beach is very beautiful.

   Usage

   Praising a beach

   Grammar Note

   "seo" (this) follows the noun: "an tràigh seo"

2. A bheil e sàbhailte snàmh an seo?

   Is it safe to swim here?

   Usage

   Checking whether swimming is safe

   Grammar Note

   "snàmh" serves as both the verb "swim" and the noun "swimming"

3. Bithibh faiceallach leis na tuinn.

   Be careful of the waves.

   Usage

   A warning to swimmers or children

   Grammar Note

   "Bithibh" is the plural/polite imperative of "bi". The plural of "tonn" (wave) is "tuinn"

4. Càit a bheil na taighean-beaga?

   Where are the toilets?

   Usage

   Looking for toilets at the beach

   Grammar Note

   "taighean-beaga" is the plural of "taigh-beag" (toilet)

5. Tha an t-uisge glè fhuar an-diugh.

   The water is very cold today.

   Usage

   Remarking on cold sea water

   Grammar Note

   "uisge" is masculine: "an t-uisge". "fuar" lenites to "fhuar" after "glè"

6. A bheil bratach uaine air an tràigh, no bratach dhearg?

   Is there a green or red flag on the beach?

   Usage

   Checking the flag that signals swimming conditions

   Grammar Note

   "bratach" is feminine, so "dearg" lenites to "dhearg". "no" means "or"; the noun is repeated to offer the choice

7. Càit an urrainn dhomh càr a phàirceadh faisg air an tràigh?

   Where can I park near the beach?

   Usage

   Asking where to park

   Grammar Note

   "An urrainn dhomh" means "can I". The verb "pàirceadh" (to park) lenites to "phàirceadh" after "càr a"

8. An urrainn dhomh a' mhuir fhaicinn bhon t-seòmar agam?

   Can I see the sea from my room?

   Usage

   Asking about a sea view at a hotel

   Grammar Note

   The verbal noun "faicinn" follows its object. "bho" + "an t-seòmar" becomes "bhon t-seòmar"

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