Tha gaol agam air Alba
The English phrase "I love scotland" is expressed in Gaelic as Tha gaol agam air Alba.
This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of affection or admiration for the country of Scotland.
What does it mean word for word?
The full literal translation is "There is love at me on Scotland".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word agam is a possessive form of the first-person pronoun used here to indicate a state or possession, literally meaning "at me". The word for Scotland in Scottish Gaelic is Alba.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying Tha mi gaol air Alba, as this is an incorrect way to express that you love Scotland.
Did you know?
- The preposition air is a blend of three distinct Old Irish prepositions meaning 'in front of', 'over' and 'after'.
Examples in context
- Tha gaol agam air Alba gu mòr.I love Scotland very much.
- Tha gaol agam air Alba agus na beanntan a tha ann.I love Scotland and its mountains.
- Is fheàrr leam an t-saoghal, ach tha gaol agam air Alba.I like the world, but I love Scotland.
Example conversation
Hamish and Mairead are looking at photos of the Highlands.
- HamishSeall air an t-seòladh seo, tha gaol agam air Alba.Look at this scenery, I love Scotland.
- MaireadTha e glè bhreagha, a Hamish.It is very beautiful, Hamish.
- HamishTha i sgoinneil, nach eil?It is wonderful, isn't it?
- MaireadTha, tha gaol agam air Alba cuideachd.Yes, I love Scotland too.
