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A’ Bhodhaig

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Abairtean

Phrases

There were a few words and phrases there which you can use when talking about the body, in particular, people’s appearance.

ag aithneachadh (vn)

recognising, knowing (someone)

Nach eil mi gur n–aithneachadh?

Don’t I recognise/know you (polite/plural)?

Fear a’ chinn mhòir …

A/The man with a big head …

(b’ e) siud am fear a bha a’ dràibheadh

that’s the one who was driving

tè an fhuilt fhada dhuinn

the woman with the long brown hair

tè nan sùilean mòra gorma

the woman with the big blue eyes

fear a’ bheòil bhig is nan cluasan beaga

the man with a small mouth and ears

Sin sibh pèin, sir.

That’s yourself, sir.

fear mòr, àrd, tapaidh Albannach air a bheil coltas gruamach, greannach

a big, tall, strong (hefty) Scotsman with [on whom there is] a sullen, crabbit appearance

Tha sinn an tòir air

we are looking for [in pursuit of]

mì–mhodhail (adj)

naughty, impolite, rude

plìon(as) (m)

smirk, leer

Bha a choltas mì–mhodhail agus bha plìon air

he had an impertinent (naughty) look and a smirk

Tha mi làidir, ceart gu leòr, ach tha mi seang.

I’m strong, right enough, but I’m slender.

stuama (adj)

sober, responsible

Chì sibh gu bheil mi stuama

you can see [will see] that I am sober

Tha coltas dòigheil, toilichte orm!

I have a contented, happy appearance!