On the Phone 3
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If the caller asks you whether someone is available they might say the following: |
| Am faod mi a bhruidhinn ri... | May I speak to... |
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| A bheil Catrìona NicAoidh a-staigh? | Is Catriona MacKay in? |
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| A bheil Màiri anns an oifis? | Is Màiri in the office? |
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In reply you could ask them to hold on while you find out. Here's how:
| Faodaidh/Chan Fhaod | You may/You may not |
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| Tha/Chan eil | Yes/No |
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| Fuirichibh mionaid. | Wait a moment, please. |
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| Chì mi a bheil e/i a-staigh. | I'll see if he/she is in. |
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Now test how much you have learned with the tools below.
| Conversation-maker | Tactile-word |
