is mise
The Gaelic phrase is mise is used to say "my name is".
is mise is a way to identify oneself.
Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)
Did you know?
- In traditional Gaelic culture, the way you identify yourself might involve mentioning your father or your ancestral lineage rather than just your given name.
- The word is in this phrase is actually a shortened version of the word agus, which means 'and' or 'as well as'.
- Because is is a copula, it behaves differently than almost any other verb in the language, acting more like a mathematical equals sign.
Examples in context
- Is mise Jack.My name is Jack.This sentence shows how to use is mise to introduce yourself.Tatoeba #4223922 by User66640, translation #1646 by CN
- Is mise Seán.My name is Seán.
Example conversation
Callum and Isla meet for the first time at a party.
- CallumDia duit! Is mise Callum.Hello! My name is Callum.
- IslaDia duit, a Callum. Is mise Isla.Hello, Callum. My name is Isla.
- CallumAn bhfuil tú nua anseo?Are you new here?
- IslaTá, is mise nua sa baile.Yes, I am new in town.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries is, mise, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
