Anne and John used one phrase a lot Tha sin nas fhèarr, meaning that’s better and we’ll show you how to use this in context.
math
good
nas fheàrr
better
Use nas fheàrr in the same way you use math. It is a comparative adjective.
Tha buntàta math
potatoes are good
Tha cèic nas fheàrr
Cake is better
Tha briosgaidean nas fheàrr
Biscuits are better
Use the word na to make comparisons between two things.
Tha measan nas fheàrr na glasraich
Fruit is better than vegetables
Tha briosgaidean nas fheàrr na isbeanan
Biscuits are better than sausages
Tha marag-dhubh nas fheàrr na cèic
Black pudding is better than cake
Tha tì nas fheàrr na uisge-beatha
Tea is better than whisky
If you want to say something is the best, then you need to use Is e, or ’s e – the assertive verb.
Is e seo am buntàta as fheàrr
This is the best potato
Is e sin a’ chèic as fheàrr
That is the best cake
Is e siud na briosgaidean as fheàrr
Those are the best biscuits
Tha ugh math ach tha marag-dhubh nas fheàrr ach ’s e isbeanan am biadh as fheàrr
An egg is good but black pudding is better but sausages are the best food