Lessoonyn da Toshiaghteyryn

Beginners Lessons

Lesson 7 - Some excuses

A little busy - sorry!

By vie lhiat goll magh noght? - Would you like to go out tonight?

By vie lhiam, agh ta mee tarroogh - Yes, but I am busy

Cha by vie lhiam - No

Cha by vie lhiam, ta mee skee - No, I am tired

By vie lhiam, agh ta çhingys-king aym - I would, but I have a headache

By vie lhiam, agh ta mee niee my 'olt - I would, but I am washing my hair

I can't go out tonight

Cha noddym goll magh noght - I can't go out tonight

Cre'n fa nagh? - Why not?

Ta mee ayns y check - I am in real, real trouble!

Cre'n fa? - Why?

Va mee er y jough riyr - I was on the beer last night!

Ghraih veen - Typical (I despair!)

What about tomorrow?

Cre mychione mairagh? - What about tomorrow?

By vie lhiam, agh cha noddym - I would like to, but I cannot

Cre'n fa nagh? - Why not?

Cha nel argid aym - I have no money

Cha nel argid aym agh ta mee foast goll magh - I don't have any money but I am still going out

Sonnys ort - All the best