Is mise Calum
standard, short
To say "my name is" in Scottish Gaelic you can say Is mise Calum, literally "I am Calum". The fuller form is 'S e Calum an t-ainm a th' orm, "Calum is the name that is on me".
Meaning: introducing yourself (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Is mise Calum | standard, short |
| 'S e Calum an t-ainm a th' orm | standard, full |
The question is Dè an t-ainm a th' ort?, "What is your name?" Put your own name in place of Calum in the answer.
How does it change in a sentence?
Gaelic says the name is "on" you, so the word orm, "on me", comes at the end. With a person in the question the word is ort, "on you".
Did you know?
- A ceilidh is a Gaelic word for a social gathering with music and dancing, and the word is now used in English too.
Examples in context
- Is mise Màiri.I am Màiri.
Example conversation
Calum and Màiri meet at a ceilidh.
- CalumHalò, is mise Calum. Dè an t-ainm a th' ort?Hello, I am Calum. What is your name?
- Màiri'S e Màiri an t-ainm a th' orm.My name is Màiri.
- CalumTha mi toilichte coinneachadh riut.Pleased to meet you.
