Is mise Calum
everyday
To tell someone your name in Scottish Gaelic, say Is mise Calum, which means "I am Calum". The fuller form is Is e Calum an t-ainm a th' orm, "Calum is the name on me". It is also called Dè an t-ainm a th' ort ?
Meaning: saying what your name is (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Is mise Calum | everyday |
| Is e Calum an t-ainm a th' orm | full form |
| Dè an t-ainm a th' ort ? | question |
Put your own name in place of Calum. To ask a friend for the name, say Dè an t-ainm a th' ort?, and to ask politely add oirbh in place of ort, as in Dè an t-ainm a th' oirbh?
Which one should you use?
Gaelic says the name is "on" you, with orm for "on me", where English says "my name is".
Did you know?
- Gaelic names often have a Gaelic form, such as Seumas for James and Mairi for Mary.
Examples in context
- Is mise Mairi.I am Mairi.
- Is e Seumas an t-ainm a th' orm.My name is Seumas.
- Dè an t-ainm a th' ort?What is your name?
Example conversation
Two students, Mairi and Calum, meet on the first day of a Gaelic class in Glasgow.
- MairiHalò, is mise Mairi.Hello, I am Mairi.
- CalumHalò, Mairi. Is mise Calum.Hello, Mairi. I am Calum.
- MairiTha mi toilichte do choinneachadh.I am pleased to meet you.
