Halò, is mise Mairi
with a name
To say "hello, my name is" in Scottish Gaelic, say Halò, is mise and then your name, as in Halò, is mise Mairi. The longer form is Is e Mairi an t-ainm a th' orm. It is also called Halò, is e Mairi an t-ainm a th' orm.
Meaning: greeting with your own name (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Halò, is mise Mairi | with a name |
| Halò, is e Mairi an t-ainm a th' orm | longer form |
To ask someone else, say Dè an t-ainm a th' ort?, "What is your name?" Politely, use Dè an t-ainm a th' oirbh?
What does it mean word for word?
Is mise means "I am" and is used to name yourself. The long form says "Mairi is the name that is on me".
How does it change in a sentence?
Gaelic says the name is "on" the person, using orm for "on me" and ort for "on you".
Did you know?
- The Gaelic question for a name, Dè an t-ainm a th' ort?, literally asks "what is the name that is on you?"
Examples in context
- Is e Seonag an t-ainm a th' orm.My name is Seonag.
Example conversation
Calum meets Seonag at a Gaelic class.
- CalumHalò, is mise Calum.Hello, my name is Calum.
- SeonagHalò, is mise Seonag. Dè an t-ainm a th' ort?Hello, my name is Seonag. What is your name?
- CalumTha mi toilichte coinneachadh riut.I am pleased to meet you.
