Time and days in Scots Gaelic
Now, later, tomorrow, what time it opens and one moment please. Play the ten Scots Gaelic words against the clock, with a note on how locals really use each one after every answer. All ten are written out below.
All 10 Scots Gaelic phrases in this lesson
- A-nisuh NEESH
- Now
- An dèidh sinun JEH shin
- Later
- An-diughun JOO
- Today
- A-màireachuh MAH-rakh
- Tomorrow
- A-nochduh-NOKHK
- Tonight
- Cuin?koon
- When?
- Cuin a dh'fhosglas e?koon uh GHOS-klus eh
- What time does it open?
- Mionaid, mas e do thoil eMIN-itch, mas eh daw HOL eh
- One moment, please
- MionaideanMIN-itch-un
- Minutes
- UaireanOO-ur-un
- Hours
The sh ending is characteristic of many Gaelic adverbs. A-nis is used to indicate immediacy, much like "right now" in English.
Literally "after that." Island life moves at a more relaxed pace, and an dèidh sin captures the unhurried Highland attitude to scheduling perfectly.
One of the most frequently used time words. An-diugh combines the article an with diugh, an old word for "day." You will see it on Gaelic news broadcasts and signage.
Essential for planning ferry crossings or hikes. Weather in the Highlands changes rapidly, so "a-màireach" often comes with a cautious "if the weather holds."
Literally "a minute, please".