Hiking & Trekking

1. Càit a bheil an t-slighe seo a' dol?

   Where does this trail lead?

   Usage

   To ask where a path goes

   Grammar Note

   "slighe" (path) is feminine, hence "an t-slighe"; "a' dol" means "going". Composed sentence.

2. Dè cho fada 's a tha an t-slighe?

   How long is the trail?

   Usage

   To ask how long a trail is

   Grammar Note

   "Dè cho fada 's a tha ..." is the pattern for asking "how long is ...". Composed sentence.

3. Dè cho àrd 's a tha am mullach?

   How high is the summit?

   Usage

   To ask how high the summit is

   Grammar Note

   "mullach" is a masculine noun meaning "summit, top". Composed sentence.

4. A bheil an t-slighe fosgailte an-diugh?

   Is the trail open today?

   Usage

   To ask whether a trail is open

   Grammar Note

   Answer "Tha" (it is) or "Chan eil" (it is not). Composed sentence.

5. Tha mi sgìth — gabhamaid fois bheag.

   I'm tired — let's take a short rest.

   Usage

   To suggest a rest when tired on a walk

   Grammar Note

   "gabhamaid" is the "let us" form of gabh (take); "fois a ghabhail" means to take a rest. Composed sentence.

6. An urrainn dhomh treòraiche a fhastadh?

   Can I hire a guide?

   Usage

   To ask about hiring a walking guide

   Grammar Note

   "An urrainn dhomh ..." means "Can I ...". The object comes before the verbal noun, linked by "a". Composed sentence.

7. Tha mi air m' adhbrann a leòn — tha mi feumach air cuideachadh.

   I've injured my ankle — I need help.

   Usage

   To call for help after an injury on a trail

   Grammar Note

   "air ... a leòn" gives the perfect "have injured"; "adhbrann" is masculine and "mo" becomes "m'" before a vowel. Composed sentence.

8. An e seo an t-slighe cheart?

   Is this the right path?

   Usage

   To check you are on the right path

   Grammar Note

   Answer "Is e" (it is) or "Chan e" (it is not). The adjective lenites after a feminine noun (cheart). Composed sentence: native review advised

9. A bheil beathaichean cunnartach an seo?

   Are there dangerous animals here?

   Usage

   To ask about dangerous animals nearby

   Grammar Note

   The adjective "cunnartach" keeps its form after a plural noun. Composed sentence: native review advised

10. Tha mi air seachran — càit a bheil toiseach na slighe?

    I'm lost — where is the start of the trail?

    Usage

    To say you are lost and ask where the trail starts

    Grammar Note

    "air seachran" means "astray, lost". "toiseach" is a masculine noun for "start", followed by the genitive "na slighe". Composed sentence.

11. Dè cho fada 's a tha e chun a' mhullaich fhathast?

    How much further is it to the summit?

    Usage

    To ask how far is left to the summit

    Grammar Note

    The noun after "chun" is in the genitive (a' mhullaich); "fhathast" means "still, yet". Composed sentence.

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