Myself and my family Getting started

Learn how to describe yourself, all the members of your family and your relationship to them.

Part of Irish – Learners (CCEA)Identity, lifestyle and culture

Getting started

Here are some common phrases and to help you describe yourself.

Tá mé ...I am ...
Níl mé ...I am not ...
Sílim go bhfuil mé ...I think that I am ...
Sílim nach bhfuil mé ...I think that I am not ...
Deir mo mhamaí go bhfuil mé ...My mum says that I am ...
ardtall
beagsmall
tanaíslim
ramharfat
ógyoung
seanold
láidirstrong
lagweak
Tá mé ...
I am ...
Níl mé ...
I am not ...
Sílim go bhfuil mé ...
I think that I am ...
Sílim nach bhfuil mé ...
I think that I am not ...
Deir mo mhamaí go bhfuil mé ...
My mum says that I am ...
ard
tall
beag
small
tanaí
slim
ramhar
fat
óg
young
sean
old
láidir
strong
lag
weak
Image caption,
Deir mo mhamaí go bhfuil mé ard - My mum says that I am tall