Thig an seo
to one person
To say "come here" in Scottish Gaelic to one person, use Thig an seo. To several people, or to someone you address politely, say Thigibh an seo.
Meaning: call to someone to approach (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Thig an seo | to one person |
| Thigibh an seo | to several or politely |
Add a name with the vocative to get attention, for example Thig an seo, a Sheumais.
What does it mean word for word?
Thig is the command form of tighinn, "to come", and an seo means "here".
How does it change in a sentence?
The -ibh ending marks the plural or polite command, just like sibh marks "you" in the plural.
Did you know?
- The vocative of Seumas is a Sheumais, which is where English gets "Hamish" from.
Examples in context
- Thig an seo, a Sheumais.Come here, James.
- Thigibh an seo gu luath.Come here quickly, all of you.
- Thig a-steach.Come in.
Example conversation
Mairi calls her son in from the garden.
- MairiA Sheumais, thig an seo.James, come here.
- SeumasDè tha thu ag iarraidh?What do you want?
- MairiTha biadh deiseil.Food is ready.
