May I sit here?

Am faod mi suidhe an seo?

Let's have a look at this discussion. By the end of this section, you will be able to have this conversation! It's full of useful phrases that you can adapt to suit a whole range of situations.

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Fàilte, Anna! Fàilte, Iain!

Welcome, Anne! Welcome, John!

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Am faod mi an càr agam a chur dhan gharaids agad?

May I put my car in your garage?

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Faodaidh, gu dearbh.

You may indeed.

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Am faod mi am baidhsagal agam fhàgail an àiteigin?

May I leave my bike somewhere?

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Faodaidh. Faodaidh tu am baidhsagal agad fhàgail sa phoirdse.

You may. You may leave your bike in the porch.

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Am faod mi suidhe an seo?

May I sit here?

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Faodaidh gu dearbh. Dèan suidhe!

You may indeed. Have a seat.

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Am faod mi tighinn a-steach?

May I come in?

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Faodaidh gu dearbh. An cuir thu dhìot do chòta agus do bhrògan, mas e do thoil e?

You may indeed. Will you take off your coat and your shoes, please?

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Cuiridh.

I will (take off).

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Nach fhaod mi deoch fhaighinn dhut, Anna?

Can't I get you a drink, Anne?

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Faodaidh gu dearbh. Gabhaidh mi fìon dearg, mas e do thoil e.

You may. I'll have a red wine please.

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Thig a-steach dhan t-seòmar-suidhe, Iain.

Come in to the sitting-room, John.

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Tapadh leat. Ach am faod mi an taigh-beag agad a chleachdadh an toiseach?

Thank you. But may I use your toilet first?

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Chan fhaod, gu mì-fhortanach. Tha cuideigin a-staigh mar-thà. O, fuirich mionaid! Seo e a' tighinn a-mach. Faodaidh tu an taigh-beag a chleachdadh a-nis!

You may not, unfortunately. There is someone in already. Oh, hang on a minute! Here he is coming out. You may use the toilet now!

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Tapadh leat!

Thank you!