Remote Work

1. An bhfuil spás comhoibre in aice láimhe?

   Is there a coworking space nearby?

   Usage

   Looking for a coworking space in the area

   Grammar Note

   "comhoibre" combines "comh" (joint/mutual) + genitive of "obair" (work), forming "coworking"

2. Cad é pasfhocal an WiFi?

   What is the WiFi password?

   Usage

   Asking for the WiFi password

   Grammar Note

   "pasfhocal" is a compound of "pas" (pass) + "focal" (word), meaning "password"

3. An bhfuil an WiFi sách tapa d'fhísghlaonna?

   Is the WiFi fast enough for video calls?

   Usage

   Checking if WiFi speed is adequate for video calls

   Grammar Note

   "sách" means "sufficiently". "físghlaoch" (video call) has the plural "físghlaonna"; the preposition "do" contracts to "d'" before a vowel or "fh"

4. An bhfuil ceantar ciúin nó both phríobháideach ann?

   Do you have a quiet area or private booth?

   Usage

   Looking for a quiet spot or private booth for focused work

   Grammar Note

   "both" means "booth/hut". "phríobháideach" is the lenited form of "príobháideach" (private)

5. An féidir liom oibriú anseo an lá ar fad?

   Can I work here all day?

   Usage

   Asking if all-day work at the venue is permitted

   Grammar Note

   "ar fad" means "entirely/all the way". "an lá ar fad" = "all day long"

6. Teastaíonn uaim cáipéis a phriontáil / a scanadh

   I need to print / scan a document

   Usage

   Asking to use printing or scanning services

   Grammar Note

   "Teastaíonn uaim" means "I need" (lit. "it is needed from me")

7. An bhfuil asraon cumhachta in aice leis an suíochán seo?

   Is there a power outlet near this seat?

   Usage

   Asking about a power outlet near your seat

   Grammar Note

   "asraon" means "outlet/socket". "cumhachta" is the genitive of "cumhacht" (power)

8. Tá cruinniú ar líne agam ag [am]

   I have an online meeting at [time]

   Usage

   Informing someone about an upcoming online meeting

   Grammar Note

   "ar líne" means "online". "líne" is borrowed from English "line"

9. Cad é praghas pas laethúil / ballraíochta míosúla?

   What is the price for a day pass / monthly membership?

   Usage

   Asking about day pass or monthly membership pricing

   Grammar Note

   "ballraíocht" derives from "ball" (member). After "praghas" it is in the genitive: "ballraíochta míosúla" (of monthly membership)

10. An bhfuil deasc sheasaimh ar fáil?

    Is there a standing desk available?

    Usage

    Asking about standing desk availability

    Grammar Note

    "sheasaimh" is the lenited genitive of "seasamh" (standing), verbal noun of "seas" (to stand)

11. An dtairgeann sibh oifig phríobháideach laethúil?

    Do you offer a private day office?

    Usage

    Asking about private day office rental

    Grammar Note

    "phríobháideach" is "príobháideach" (private) lenited after a feminine noun "oifig"

12. An bhfuil taisceadán nó stóras ar fáil?

    Is there a locker or storage I can use?

    Usage

    Asking about locker or storage availability

    Grammar Note

    "taisceadán" is a locker; "stóras" is storage. "nó" means "or"

13. Cá bhfuil an siopa priontála is gaire?

    Where is the nearest print shop?

    Usage

    Asking where the nearest print shop is

    Grammar Note

    "is gaire" is the superlative of "gar" (near), meaning "nearest"

14. Tá an t-idirlíon rómhall — an bhfuil nasc níos tapúla ann?

    The internet is too slow — is there a faster connection?

    Usage

    Complaining about slow internet and asking for a faster connection

    Grammar Note

    "ró-" is a prefix meaning "too/over-". "t-idirlíon" has a t-prothesis before a vowel-initial masculine noun

15. Ba mhaith liom cárta SIM a cheannach le sonraí d'obair

    I'd like to buy a SIM card with data for work

    Usage

    Asking to buy a SIM card with mobile data for work purposes

    Grammar Note

    "le" is the preposition "with/for". "sonraí" is the plural of "sonra" (detail/data)

16. An bhfuil an suíochán seo saor?

    Is this seat available?

    Usage

    Checking if a seat is free at a coworking space

    Grammar Note

    "saor" means both "free of charge" and "free/unoccupied" — context clarifies

17. An féidir liom deasc a chur in áirithe roimh ré?

    Can I reserve a desk in advance?

    Usage

    Asking whether desk reservation in advance is possible

    Grammar Note

    "roimh ré" is an idiom from "roimh" (before) + "ré" (period), meaning "in advance"

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