More than one word for yes and no and is and is not.

Gaelic has more than one word for yes and no and is and is not.

Choosing the right one to use depends on the question asked.

Mar eisimpleir:

A bheil…?

Tha. Yes, it is.

Chan eil. No, it isn’t.

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An e…?

‘S e. Yes, it is.

Chan e. No, it isn’t.