Sports & Activities

10 phrases · Irish with romanization, English and audio

  1. Cá bhféadfainn féachaint ar an gcluiche?

    Where can I watch the match?

    Usage

    Used to find a place to watch a sports match

    Grammar Note

    Irish follows VSO word order with the verb typically at the start

  2. Ba mhaith liom leadóg / badminton a imirt.

    I'd like to play tennis / badminton.

    Usage

    Used to express desire to play a sport

    Grammar Note

    "Ba mhaith liom" is the Irish idiom for "I would like" (literally "it would be good with me")

  3. An bhfuil halla aclaíochta in aice láimhe?

    Is there a gym nearby?

    Usage

    Used to ask about nearby gym facilities

    Grammar Note

    "An bhfuil" is the interrogative form of "tá" (is/there is) in Irish

  4. Cén uair a thosaíonn an cluiche?

    What time does the match start?

    Usage

    Used to ask when a game starts

    Grammar Note

    "Cén uair" means "at what time" or "when" in Irish

  5. An féidir liom páirt a ghlacadh sa chluiche?

    Can I join the game?

    Usage

    Used to ask permission to join a game

    Grammar Note

    "An féidir liom" is the Irish expression for "can I" (literally "is it possible with me")

  6. Cá bhféadfainn trealamh spóirt a fháil ar cíos?

    Where can I rent sports equipment?

    Usage

    Used to find where to rent sports gear

    Grammar Note

    "ar cíos" means "on rent" — an idiomatic Irish expression for renting

  7. Cé mhéad a chosnaíonn sé chun imirt?

    How much does it cost to play?

    Usage

    Used to ask about the cost of playing

    Grammar Note

    "Cé mhéad" is the Irish interrogative for quantity or amount

  8. An bhfuil linn snámha in aice láimhe?

    Is there a swimming pool nearby?

    Usage

    Used to ask about a nearby swimming pool

    Grammar Note

    "linn snámha" literally means "swimming pool" — linn (pond/pool) + snámha (swimming)

  9. An bhfuil ranganna do thosaitheoirí agaibh?

    Do you have a beginner class?

    Usage

    Used to ask about beginner-level classes

    Grammar Note

    "agaibh" is the prepositional pronoun meaning "at you (plural)" — used for possession

  10. Ba mhaith liom ticéid a cheannach don chluiche.

    I'd like to buy tickets for the game.

    Usage

    Used to express desire to buy game tickets

    Grammar Note

    "don chluiche" is "do" + "an" (for the) + "cluiche" (game) — contracted in Irish

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