Tha e a' bruidhinn gu luath.
He is speaking quickly.
A2
Scottish Gaelic word
gu
adverb-forming particle before an adjective (gu math = well)
preposition
gu means “adverb-forming particle before an adjective (gu math = well)” in Scottish Gaelic and is used as a preposition.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | gu |
| Sèimheachadh | ghu |
gu in context
Tha mi a' saoilsinn gu bheil fear ann an-sin.
I think that there is a man there.
B1
Tha mi a' smaoineachadh gur e deagh spòrs a bh' ann, gu dearbh!
I think that it was a lot of fun, indeed!
B2
Tha mo theaghlach gu math, tapadh leat.
My family is fine, thanks.
A2
Tha sinn ag obair gu trang anns an achadh an-diugh.
We are working hard in the field today.
B1
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