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Lessoonyn da Toshiaghteyryn

Beginners Lessons

Lesson 5 - Where are you off to?

To the pub!

C'raad t'ou goll? - Where are you going?

Ta mee goll dys yn Albert ayns Purt le Moirrey -
I am going to the Albert in Port st Mary

Cre'n fa? - Why?

By vie lhiam geddyn pynt sharroo - I would like to get a pint of bitter

Ta mee toiggal. S'mie lhiam yn Albert as giu sharroo -
I understand. I like the Albert and drinking bitter

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What about the White House in Peel?

Cre mychione goll dys yn Thie Bane ayns Purt ny hInshey? -
What about going to the White House in Peel?

Aye, shen eie mie - Aye, that's a good idea

S'mie lhiam yn Thie Bane - I like the White House

S'mie lhiam yn Thie Bane as s'hnney lhiam Purt ny hInshey -
I like the White House and I love Peel

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I am not going to Ramsey!

Vel oo goll dys Rhumsaa, whooinney? - Are you going to Ramsey, yessir?

Cha nel, ta mee goll dys Doolish - No, I am going to Douglas

Vel oo goll dys y traie ayns Doolish? - Are you going to the beach in Douglas?

Ta, ta mee goll dys y traie - Yes, I am going to the beach

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