Gaelic Grammar Hacks Beagan taic
These videos will help you with some quick grammar fixes! Bheir na bhidiothan seo beagan taic le gràmar na Gàidhlig!
![numbers](/grammar_hacks/imgs/numbers.jpg)
Numbers in Gaelic can be confusing, as singular and plural numbers are not always as straightforward as they are in English.
![lenition](/grammar_hacks/imgs/lenition.jpg)
In Gaelic, the letter “h,” after a consonant, changes the sound of that consonant. This is called lenition, and it is very common throughout everyday Gaelic.
![bidh](/grammar_hacks/imgs/bidh.jpg)
The verb “to be” can often be a bit confusing, as it is one of the ten Irregular Verbs in Gaelic.
![an t-sìde](/grammar_hacks/imgs/an_tside.jpg)
The weather is almost always a great topic for striking up a conversation, but it's a source of grammar storms!
![an t-](/grammar_hacks/imgs/an_t.jpg)
An t- is a form of the Gaelic definite article (equivalent to the English word “the”), and can sometimes be the cause of confusion as to when it is and is not used.
![irregular verbs](/grammar_hacks/imgs/irregular_verbs.jpg)
Verbs can be a bit tricky in Gaelic, especially when it comes to the irregular verbs, which do not follow the same pattern as other verbs.
![a' cur](/grammar_hacks/imgs/a_cur.jpg)
The verb for putting, sending, or planting (a’ cur) can be a bit confusing given the number of possible variations.
![apostrophes](/grammar_hacks/imgs/apostrophe.jpg)
Apostrophes are a frequent occurrence in written Gaelic, consequently knowing when and when not to use an apostrophe can take some getting used to.
![comparatives](/grammar_hacks/imgs/comparative.jpg)
The best way to go about comparing two things in Gaelic is by using the aptly named comparatives. These would be words like “better/worse,” “bigger/smaller,” in English.
![a-muigh](/grammar_hacks/imgs/a_muigh.jpg)
Gaelic has various different words for directional movement like out, in, up, and down. It depends on where you are and whether you are moving.