School & Education

1. Cá bhfuil an scoil / ollscoil is gaire?

   Where is the nearest school / university?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the location of a nearby school or university

   Grammar Note

   Irish follows a VSO word order with the verb coming first

2. Ba mhaith liom clárú ar chúrsa teanga.

   I'd like to enroll in a language course.

   Usage

   Used when wishing to register for a language course

   Grammar Note

   "ba mhaith liom" is the Irish expression for "I would like"

3. An féidir liom cuairt a thabhairt ar an scoil / campas?

   Can I visit the school / campus?

   Usage

   Used to request a visit to a school or campus

   Grammar Note

   "an féidir liom" is the Irish standard expression for asking if something is possible

4. Cad iad na hábhair a mhúintear anseo?

   What subjects are taught here?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the subjects taught

   Grammar Note

   The relative particle "a" in Irish triggers lenition on the following verb

5. Cé mhéad atá ar an táille teagaisc?

   How much is the tuition fee?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the cost of tuition

   Grammar Note

   "cé mhéad" is the Irish question phrase for asking price or quantity

6. Táim ag lorg teagascóra phríobháidigh.

   I'm looking for a private tutor.

   Usage

   Used when searching for a private tutor

   Grammar Note

   "ag lorg" is the progressive verbal noun form meaning "looking for"

7. Cá bhfuil an leabharlann?

   Where is the library?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the location of the library

   Grammar Note

   "leabharlann" is derived from "leabhar" (book) in Irish

8. An dtairgeann sibh cúrsaí ar líne?

   Do you offer online courses?

   Usage

   Used to ask about online learning options

   Grammar Note

   Questions starting with "an" can trigger eclipsis in Irish

9. Ní mór dom aitheantas oifigiúil a fháil do mo cháilíochtaí.

   I need to get my qualifications recognized.

   Usage

   Used when official recognition of foreign qualifications is needed

   Grammar Note

   "ní mór dom" expresses strong obligation. "aitheantas a fháil do ~" means "to obtain recognition for ~"

10. An bhfuil lascaine do mhic léinn ar fáil?

    Is there a student discount available?

    Usage

    Used to ask whether a student discount is available

    Grammar Note

    "mhic" is the lenited form of "mac" (son/student) after the preposition "do"

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