Schedule & Booking

1. Dè an uair a tha e?

   What time is it?

   Usage

   To ask the time

   Grammar Note

   Literally "What hour is it?"; "uair" means "hour, time"

2. Tha mi fadalach

   I am late

   Usage

   When you will be late for a meeting or booking

   Grammar Note

   "fadalach" is the adjective for "late"

3. Bidh mi an sin a-màireach

   I will be there tomorrow

   Usage

   To confirm that you will be there tomorrow

   Grammar Note

   "bidh" is the future of "bi" (be); "a-màireach" means "tomorrow"

4. Dè an latha a th' ann an-diugh?

   What day is it today?

   Usage

   To check the day of the week

   Grammar Note

   Literally "What day is there today?"; "latha" is a masculine noun for "day"

5. Tha an ùine a' dol seachad

   Time is passing

   Usage

   When time is running short

   Grammar Note

   "ùine" is a feminine noun for "time, period"; "a' dol seachad" means "passing by". Composed sentence.

6. Tha coinneamh agam

   I have an appointment

   Usage

   To say you have an appointment

   Grammar Note

   "coinneamh" is a feminine noun meaning both "appointment" and "meeting"

7. Sa mhadainn

   In the morning

   Usage

   When giving the time of day

   Grammar Note

   "sa" is "ann an + article" contracted; "madainn" lenites after it (mhadainn)

8. An coinnich sinn?

   Shall we meet?

   Usage

   To suggest meeting up

   Grammar Note

   "an coinnich" is the future question form of "coinnich" (meet). Composed sentence.

9. Tha mi a' feitheamh

   I am waiting

   Usage

   To tell someone you are waiting

   Grammar Note

   "a' feitheamh" is the progressive of "feith" (wait)

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