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Common Scots Gaelic to Chichewa phrases

100 practical Scots Gaelic to Chichewa phrases for travel, study, work, and daily conversation.

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Looking for practical Scots Gaelic to Chichewa phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Scots Gaelic phrase first, then the Chichewa translation (Chichewa) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.

The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Chichewa.

Tip: read the Chichewa line out loud three times, then cover the Scots Gaelic side and try to recall the meaning — repetition builds memory faster than silent reading.

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Greetings and pleasantries

Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.

  1. Halò

    Moni

  2. Tapadh leat

    Zikomo

  3. Madainn mhath

    M'mawa wabwino

  4. Feasgar math

    Masana abwino

  5. Oidhche mhath

    Madziwabwino

  6. Oidhche mhath

    Usiku wabwino

  7. Tìoraidh

    Tiwonana

  8. Mar sin leibh

    Tsalani bwino

  9. Dè an t-ainm a th' ort?

    Dzina lako ndi ndani?

  10. Is e John an t-ainm a th' orm

    Dzina langa ndi John

  11. Ciamar a tha thu?

    Muli bwanji?

  12. Deagh choinneamh

    Ndikufuna kukumana nanu

Useful phrases for travellers

Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.

  1. A bheil Beurla agad?

    Mukulankhula Chingerezi? (Mukulankhula Chingerezi?)

  2. Chan eil Hindi agam gu math

    Sindikulankhula Hindi bwino (Sindikulankhula Hindi bwino)

  3. Chan eil mi a' tuigsinn

    Sindikumva (Sindikumva)

  4. Mas e do thoil e, bris gu h-ìosal

    Chonde lukani pang'onopang'ono (Chonde lukani pang'onopang'ono)

  5. An urrainn dhut sin a ràdh a-rithist?

    Mungathe kutero kwachiwiri? (Mungathe kutero kwachiwiri?)

  6. Càit a bheil an taigh-beag?

    Kuti ndi kuti chimbudzi? (Kuti ndi kuti chimbudzi?)

  7. Ciamar a gheibh mi gu mheadhan na cidade?

    Ndingapite bwanji ku mseu wa mzinda? (Ndingapite bwanji ku mseu wa mzinda?)

  8. Tionndaidh gu clì

    Pangani kumanzere (Pangani kumanzere)

  9. Tionndaidh gu deas

    Pangani kumanzere (Pangani kumanzere)

  10. Falbh dìreach

    Pitani mwachindunji (Pitani mwachindunji)

  11. Dè an cosgais?

    Ndi ndalama zingati? (Ndi ndalama zingati?)

  12. Tiocaid aon, mas e do thoil e

    Tiket imodzi, chonde (Tiket imodzi, chonde)

  13. A bheil e fada bhon seo?

    Ndi kutali bwanji kuchokera pano? (Ndi kutali bwanji kuchokera pano?)

  14. Tha mi air chall

    Ndakhalapo (Ndakhalapo)

  15. Càit as urrainn dhomh SIM a cheannach?

    Ndingatengere kuti SIM card? (Ndingatengere kuti SIM card?)

Everyday conversation

Small talk, feelings, opinions, and common chat phrases for daily life.

  1. Tha

    Inde (ha)

  2. Chan eil

    Ayi (han ail)

  3. Is dòcha

    Mwina (is do-cha)

  4. A tha mi ag aontachadh

    Ndikugwirizana (a ha mee ag un-tach)

  5. Chan eil mi ag aontachadh

    Sindikugwirizana (han ail mee ag un-tach)

  6. Tha sin math

    Zimakoma (ha sheen mah)

  7. Dè do bheachd?

    Mumaganiza chiyani? (day do vek)

  8. An urrainn dhut mo chuideachadh?

    Mungandithandize? (an oor-in doo mo khoo-yeh-akh)

  9. Tha feum agam air cuideachadh

    Ndikufuna thandizo (ha fey-um a-gum air khoo-yeh-akh)

  10. Fuirich mionaid

    Dikirani pang'ono (foo-rich mee-uh-nid)

  11. Tha mi duilich

    Ndikupemphera (ha mee doo-lich)

  12. Chan eil duilgheadas

    Palibe vuto (han ail dool-yekhas)

  13. Meal do naidheachd

    Zikomo (meal do nigh-akh)

  14. Latha breith sona

    Tsiku lobadwa labwino (lah-ha breh sona)

  15. Bidh turas sàbhailte agad

    Pita bwino (bee turas sah-ilt-eh ag-id)

Directions and getting around

Asking where something is, left and right, distances, and finding your way.

  1. Càite a bheil an stèisean-trèana?

    Kuti ndi kuti sitima? (ka-te a vel an ste-shan tre-na)

  2. Càite a bheil an stad bus?

    Kuti ndi kuti malo otsetsereka? (ka-te a vel an stad bus)

  3. Cò an àrd-ùrlar a th' ann?

    Ndi chigawo chiti? (ko an ard-urlar a h' an)

  4. Dè an uair a dh'fhàgas e?

    Ndi nthawi iti imatenga? (day an oor a yhas e)

  5. An e seo an t-slighe cheart?

    Kodi iyi ndi njira yoyenera? (an e sho an sleekhe khart)

  6. Tha e faisg an seo

    Ili pafupi pano (ha e faysh an sho)

  7. Tha e fada bhon seo

    Ili kutali pano (ha e fada von sho)

  8. An urrainn dhut sealltainn dhomh air a' mhapa?

    Kodi mungandionetse pa mapu? (an urrin yoot shell-tin yo am air a map-a)

  9. Freagair an seo, mas e do thoil e

    Khalani pano, chonde (fre-gir an sho, mas e do hol e)

  10. Dè cho fada 's a bheir e?

    Zimatenga nthawi yaitali bwanji? (day kho fada as a ver e)

Shopping and dining

Ordering food, asking prices, paying the bill, and shopping at markets or stores.

  1. Dè a' chosg?

    Zimatenga ndalama zingati? (day uh kohs-g)

  2. Tha sin ro chàirdeil

    Izi ndizokwera mtengo kwambiri. (ha sheen roh khar-jail)

  3. A bheil dad sam bith nas saoire?

    Kodi muli ndi chinthu chotsika mtengo? (uh vel dahd sahm vee nas so-ree)

  4. An urrainn dhomh pàigheadh le cairt?

    Ndingathe kulipira ndi khadi? (an oor-ain yohm pah-yay le khart)

  5. Bu toigh leam bòrd airson dha

    Ndikufuna tebulo la anthu awiri. (boo toy lam bord air-sun yah)

  6. Am bile, mas e do thoil

    Chikonthe, chonde. (am bee-leh, mas eh doh hol)

  7. A bheil seirbheis a' toirt a-steach?

    Kodi ntchito yakhala mu mtengo? (uh vel sher-vays ah toryt ah-hrehs)

  8. Tha mi nam veidhgèir

    Ndine mvegetarian. (ha mee nam vay-gair)

  9. Gun bhiodh biadh spìosrach, mas e do thoil

    Osati chakudya chotentha, chonde. (gun vee-ohd bee-ahd spee-os-rach, mas eh doh hol)

  10. Tha seo blasta

    Izi ndizochuluka. (ha sho blasta)

  11. An urrainn dhomh an clàr?

    Ndingathe kupeza menyu? (an oor-ain yohm an klar)

  12. Glas uisge, mas e do thoil

    Galasi ya madzi, chonde. (glas oosh-geh, mas eh doh hol)

Emergencies and health

Help, police, doctor, pharmacy, and urgent situations when you need assistance fast.

  1. Fónnaibh don pholice

    Fufuzani apolisi

  2. Fónnaibh do charr-èiginn

    Fufuzani ambulansi

  3. Tha feum agam air dotair

    Ndikufuna dokotala

  4. Tha mi tinn

    Ndikumva kutopa

  5. Tha mi alergach do phìobair

    Ndine wosokoneza ndi ma nuts a phala

  6. Càit a bheil an ospadal as fhaisge?

    Kuti ndi kuti chibadwe chachikondi?

  7. Tha e a' goirteachadh an seo

    Kukonda apa

  8. Chaidh mo phasport a chall

    Ndapeza pasipoti yanga

  9. An urrainn dhut fónadh gu mo h-òsta?

    Mungafufuze hotelo yanga?

  10. Cuidich!

    Thandizani!

Work and business

Meetings, email tone, schedules, and professional phrases for the workplace.

  1. Tha e math coinneachadh riut

    Ndikuyamikira kukumana nanu (Ha eh mahk kon-yukh riut)

  2. Cuir sinn air dòigh coinneamh

    Tiyeni tikhazikitse meeting

  3. Dè an t-àm a tha freagairte dhut?

    Ndi nthawi yanji yomwe ikugwira ntchito kwa inu?

  4. Sendidh mi an aithisg an-diugh

    Ndzatumiza lipoti lero

  5. An urrainn dhuinn bruidhinn a-màireach?

    Tingathe kulankhula mawa?

  6. Thoir fa-near don fhaidhle ceangailte

    Chonde pezani fayilo yowonjezedwa

  7. Tapadh leibh airson ur n-ùine

    Zikomo chifukwa cha nthawi yanu

  8. Tha mi a’ coimhead air adhart ri bhith ag obair còmhla riut

    Ndikuyembekezera kugwira ntchito nanu

  9. An urrainn dhut soilleireachadh a dhèanamh air an phunt sin?

    Mungathe kuthetsa mfundo imeneyo?

  10. Leig dhomh freagairt dhut

    Nditheke kubwerera kwa inu

  11. Tha an ceann-latha Diluain

    Nthawi yotsiriza ndi Lachisanu

Time, days and numbers

Clock times, days of the week, months, quantities, and counting for appointments and plans.

  1. Dè an t-àm a th' ann?

    Ndi nthawi yanji? (day an tahm a hawn)

  2. Tha e trì uairean

    Ndi nthawi itatu. (ha eh tree oo-ahr-an)

  3. An-diugh

    Lero (an-dee-ugh)

  4. A-màireach

    Mawa (a-mah-ree-akh)

  5. An-dè

    Ch yesterday (an-day)

  6. Diluain

    Lolemba (jee-loo-in)

  7. Dimàirt

    Lachiwiri (jee-mart)

  8. Diciadain

    Lachitatu (jee-kee-ah-din)

  9. Aon

    Chimodzi (ayn)

  10. Dà

    Chiwiri (dah)

  11. Trì

    Chitatu (tree)

  12. Deich

    Kumi (dyech)

  13. Ceud

    Zana (kyood)

  14. Meadhan

    Pafupifupi (may-an)

  15. Barrachd

    Zambiri (bar-akh)

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