Public Transport

1. Cén bus a théann go lár na cathrach?

   Which bus goes to the city center?

   Usage

   Used at a bus stop to find the correct bus to the city center

   Grammar Note

   Irish follows VSO word order. "théann" is the habitual present of "téigh" (to go)

2. Cé mhéad stad go [ceann scríbe]?

   How many stops to [destination]?

   Usage

   Used to ask how many stops to the destination

   Grammar Note

   "cé mhéad" is the Irish expression for asking "how many/much"

3. Lig dom tuirlingt anseo, le do thoil.

   Please let me off here.

   Usage

   Used to ask the driver to let you off here

   Grammar Note

   "le do thoil" literally means "with your will" — the Irish way of saying "please"

4. An bhfuil an suíochán seo glactha?

   Is this seat taken?

   Usage

   Used to check if a seat is occupied

   Grammar Note

   "an bhfuil ...?" is the yes/no question form of "bí" (to be)

5. Cén t-am a bhíonn an bus deireanach?

   What time is the last bus?

   Usage

   Used to find out when the last bus departs

   Grammar Note

   "cén t-am" is the Irish expression for asking what time

6. Cá háit ar féidir liom ticéad a cheannach?

   Where can I buy a ticket?

   Usage

   Used to ask where to purchase a transport ticket

   Grammar Note

   "ar féidir liom" expresses ability. "liom" is the contracted form of "le mé" (with me)

7. An stopann an bus seo ag an margadh?

   Does this bus stop at the market?

   Usage

   Used to confirm whether the bus stops at the market

   Grammar Note

   "an" is the question particle in Irish that triggers eclipsis on the following verb; "stopann" begins with s-, so its spelling does not change

8. Cén ardán a n-imíonn sé uaidh?

   Which platform does it depart from?

   Usage

   Used at a station to find the departure platform

   Grammar Note

   Irish follows VSO word order with the verb at the start of the clause

9. An bhfuil bealach díreach ann?

   Is there a direct route?

   Usage

   Used to ask if there is a direct route

   Grammar Note

   "an bhfuil ... ann?" is the Irish existential question "is there ...?"

10. Cé chomh fada a thógann an turas?

    How long does the journey take?

    Usage

    Used to ask the duration of the journey

    Grammar Note

    "cé chomh fada" is the Irish expression for asking how long

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