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a bheil an t-acras oirbh? are you hungry? (plural/polite)

tha am pathadh orm I am thirsty

dè ghabhas tu? what will you have/take?

gabhaidh mi… I will have …

gheibh yes (to the question am faigh?)

chan fhaigh no (to the question am faigh?)

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Gaelic
English
Wife A bheil sibhse air ur sàrachadh a’ nighe nan soithichean?
Tha mise.
Tha mi air a bhith a’ còcaireachd, agus a’ nighe nan soithichean fad deich bliadhna.
Ach, cha bhi tuilleadh.
Tha mi air freagairt a lorg agus thèid mo thoirt air falbh bhon chidsin.
Uill, thathar ag ràdh gu bheil iasg math do dhaoine. 		Are you sick and tired of washing the dishes?
I am.
I’ve been cooking, and washing the dishes for ten years.
But, no longer.
I’ve found an answer and I’ll be taken away from the kitchen.
Well, they say that fish is good for people.
Husband Tha i air ar riaghladh gun teagamh. She’s got us under control without a doubt.