A conversation opportunity
Cothrom cabadaich
Why don't you have a go at this task! If you have a Gaelic-speaking friend, you could do this together. If you don't—no problem—you can have double the fun!
We've given you these question as a starting point, but you'll certainly have other questions and opinions about dòchas (hope). 😊
Dè tha thu an dòchas a thachras a-màireach, an t-seachdain seo no air an deireadh-sheachdain?
What do you hope will happen tomorrow, this week or the weekend?
Dè mhiannaicheadh tu nad bheatha nach eil agad?
What would you like in your life that you don't have?
Dè shùilicheadh tu a gheibheadh tu air do cho-là-breith?
What would you expect to get on your birthday?
Dè na puingean gràmair as cudromaiche a dh'fheumas tu ionnsachadh gu mionaideach an dèidh an leasain seo, no an dèidh a' chùrsa seo?
What are the most important grammar points you need to learn in detail after this lesson, or after this course?
An dùraigeadh tu obair Ghàidhlig fhaighinn san àm ri teachd?
Would you like to get a Gaelic job in the future?
In this table are idioms and expressions linked to dòchas that may be useful in the conversation.
Try to use grammar points or vocabulary from the lesson in your conversations [or your thoughts😊].
Gun dùil ris …
Unexpectedly, without expectation of it …
Tha mise an dòchas nach tig an tinneas seo (ann) an gaoth na cloinne agaibh!
I hope your children don't catch this illness!
Duine a tha air dùil a thoirt thairis.
A person who has given up hope.
Tha an lighiche air dùil a thoirt dheth.
The physician has given up hope of it.
Beir buaidh!
Best of luck! I hope you succeed!