Dè na h-ainmean a th’ orra?

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Learn Scottish Gaelic, an indigenous language of Scotland.

The story is set in the 2030s and supernatural beings are now living in modern society alongside humans. A group of Scottish Gaelic supernatural beings have set up a 12 step Recovery group while trying to adapt to modern life. Some of them remain hidden in the shadows, pretending to be human while others are very open about their identity. The story revolves around the racism and discrimination they face in modern society while trying to fit in.
The main character is a Selkie named Samuel who is trying to find meaning in living in a very human world. He has a kind of romanticism and yearning about being back in the sea but his second wife who left him in the year 2000 took his seal skin so he is stuck living on dry land. He is currently living with his Mother and has 3 children, he has visiting rights. Seal: ròn
A Storm Kelpie Each-Uisge (p:ECH OOSHKAY) called George (Seòras) who is one of the Blue Men of Minch. He has issues with his colour and faces a lot of racism in day to day society because unlike other supernatural beings he cannot hide his colour and faces discrimination daily. He works as a poet and has anger issues. He is in a “mixed marriage”, being married to another Kelpie – she often comes to the meeting as a completely different person since she can shapeshift, but is recognised by her hoofs.
Bean-Nighe (p:Ben nea) – Her name is Màiri (nicknamed Jessica Fletcher because people die whenever she is around) everyone is scared of her when she attends the meeting. She is generally the negative one in the group. She loves to take care of the rooms, particularly after the meeting where she washes the floor and table cloths and is responsible for the coffee.
ùraisg (P:oorishg) Brownie couple Anna and Iain – who always carry the world on their shoulders. They work for a gay couple living in a castle in the Highlands. They both spent 10 years in jail while pretending to be human at a time when it was illegal. She was a very famous Ballet dancer in the 1970s and has a sense of grandeur about her. They tend not to mix well with the others and are very bitter about their role in society. They always bring milk for the coffee.
There is a half mermaid half human who has substance abuse issues.
There are two humans who support the group who come to observe when “open” meetings are taking place, Catherine (Catriona) and Edgar (Èigeir). They are very “pro being” which makes them unique. Their children are all married to fairies and shapeshifters.
Dè an t-ainm a th' air an duine-mara?
Pronunciation: /dʲeː ən ˈt̪aɲəm ə hə ɛrʲ ən ˈdɯɲə ˈmarə/
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Maighdeann-mhara (mermaid):
Dè an t-ainm a th' air a' mhaighdeann-mhara?
Pronunciation: /dʲeː ən ˈt̪aɲəm ə hə ɛrʲ ə ˈvajtʲən ˈvarə/

S e ainm…..a th' oirre
S e ….. a th' air
Dè na h-ainmean a th' orra?
S e na h-ainmean aca…..

Cia mheud duine a tha anns an sgeulachd? (P:kay miad)
1. Aon
Pronunciation: /ɯːn/
Sounds like: "oon" with a long "oo" sound.
2. A dhà
Pronunciation: /ə ɣaː/
Sounds like: "uh ghaah" (soft "gh" like a gargle sound).
3. A trì
Pronunciation: /ə tɾʲiː/
Sounds like: "uh tree" (with a rolled "r").
4. A ceithir
Pronunciation: /ə kʲe.ɪɾʲ/
Sounds like: "uh kye-heer" (soft "ky" sound).
5. A còig
Pronunciation: /ə kɔːɡʲ/
Sounds like: "uh koyg" (with a soft "koy").
6. A sia
Pronunciation: /ə ʃiə/
Sounds like: "uh shee-uh" (soft "sh" sound).
7. A seachd
Pronunciation: /ə ʃɛxk/
Sounds like: "uh shechk" (guttural "ch" like in loch).
8. A h-ochd
Pronunciation: /ə hɔxk/
Sounds like: "uh hock" (with a guttural "ch" like in loch).
9. A naoi
Pronunciation: /ə nɯi/
Sounds like: "uh noo-ee" (with a rounded "oo").
10. A deich
Pronunciation: /ə dʲɛx/
Sounds like: "uh jeych" (soft "j" and guttural "ch" like in loch).