Am faod mi faighneachd dè an aois a tha sibh?
May I ask how old you are?
B1
Scottish Gaelic word
faod
may
verb
faod means “may” in Scottish Gaelic and is used as a verb.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | faod |
| Sèimheachadh | fhaod |
faod in context
Am faod mi faighneachd dè an aois a tha thu?
May I ask how old you are?
B1
Am faod dhomh an leabhar seo a cheannach? Faodaidh.
"Could I buy this book?" "Yes."
B1
"Am faod thu an doras a dhùnadh?" "Faodaidh tusa."
"Could you close the door?" "You could."
B1
"Am faod sinn a dhol ann?" "Faodaidh air chòir 's gum bi sibh modhail."
"Can we come?" "You may as long as you are polite."
B2
Topics
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