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An Fáiltiú sa Scrúdú Béil - The Introduction in the Oral Exam

Updated: 4 days ago


Réamhrá - Introduction

Ceann de na chéad chuid den Scrúdú Béil Gaeilge ná an Fáiltiú. Sa chuid seo, cuirfear ceisteanna simplí ort faoin bhfaisnéis phearsanta. Ní hamháin go bhfuil sé tábhachtach ullmhúchán maith a dhéanamh, ach is deis iontach é an chuid seo le tosú le muinín.


One of the first parts of the Irish Oral Exam is the Introduction (Fáiltiú). In this section, you will be asked simple questions about personal information. Not only is it important to prepare well, but this is also a great opportunity to start with confidence.



Cad a bheidh sa Fáiltiú? – What’s in the Introduction?

Sa scrúdú béil, caithfidh tú na rudaí seo a leanas a fhreagairt:

  • Ainm – Cad is ainm duit? (What is your name?)  

  • Aois – Cén aois thú? (How old are you?) 

  • Dáta breithe – Cad é do dháta breithe? (What is your date of birth?) 

  • Seoladh baile – Cá bhfuil tú i do chónaí? (Where do you live?) 

  • Scrúduimhir – Cén scrúduimhir atá agat? (What is your exam number?)  

In the oral exam, you must answer the following:

  • Name – What is your name? 

  • Age – How old are you? 

  • Date of birth – What is your date of birth? 

  • Home address – Where do you live? 

  • Exam number – What is your exam number?

Conas Freagraí a Thabhairt - How to Answer Correctly

  1. Ainm – Name

Ceist: Cad is ainm duit? (Question: What is your name?)  Freagra: (Answer:) 

  • Seán Ó Bróin is ainm dom. (My name is Seán Ó Bróin.) 

  • Aoife Ní Bhroin is ainm dom. (My name is Aoife Ní Bhroin.)


  1. Aois – Age

Ceist: Cén aois thú? (Question: How old are you?)  Freagraí Samplacha: (Sample Answers:) 

  • Tá mé sé bliana déag d’aois. (I am 16 years old.) 

  • Tá mé seacht mbliana déag d’aois. (I am 17 years old.) 

  • Tá mé ocht mbliana déag d’aois. (I am 18 years old.)


  1. Dáta Breithe – Date of Birth

Ceist: Cad é do dháta breithe? (Question: What is your date of birth?)  Freagra: (Answer:) 

  • Rugadh mé ar an gcúigiú lá déag de mhí na Nollag, sa bhliain dhá mhíle is a trí. (I was born on the 15th of December, 2003.) 

Bí cinnte go bhfuil na huimhreacha ar eolas agat! (Be sure to know your numbers!) 

  • ar an gcéad lá (on the first day) 

  • ar an dara lá (on the second day) 

  • ar an tríú lá (on the third day) 

  • ar an gceathrú lá (on the fourth day) 

  • ar an gcúigiú lá (on the fifth day)

  1. Seoladh Baile – Home Address

Ceist: Cá bhfuil tú i do chónaí? (Question: Where do you live?)  Freagra: (Answer:) 

  • Tá mé i mo chónaí i mBaile Átha Cliath. (I live in Dublin.) 

  • Tá mé i mo chónaí i gCorcaigh. (I live in Cork.) 

  • Tá mé i mo chónaí ag Sráid Bhríde, Mullach Íde, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath. (I live at St. Brigid’s Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin.)


  1. Scrúduimhir – Exam Number

Ceist: Cén scrúduimhir atá agat? (Question: What is your exam number?)  Freagra: (Answer:) 

  • An scrúduimhir atá agam ná 123456. (My exam number is 123456.)

Leideanna don Fháiltiú – Tips for the Introduction

  • Bíodh do fhreagraí simplí agus soiléir. (Keep your answers simple and clear.) 

  • Cuir béim cheart ar na focail. (Pronounce words correctly.) 

  • Ná bí ró-neirbhíseach – is an chuid is fusa é! (Don’t be too nervous – this is the easiest part!) 

  • Cleachtaigh os ard! (Practice out loud!)

Conclúid – Conclusion

Is cuid thábhachtach den scrúdú béil é an Fáiltiú, ach is an chuid is fusa é más rud é go bhfuil tú ullmhaithe. Déan iarracht do fhreagraí a chur de ghlanmheabhair agus cleachtadh os ard. Mura bhfuil tú cinnte faoi do fhreagraí, coinnigh ag cleachtadh go dtí go mbeidh tú compordach leo. 


The Introduction is an important part of the oral exam, but it’s the easiest if you are prepared. Try to memorize your answers and practice out loud. If you’re unsure about your responses, keep practicing until you’re comfortable. 


Ádh mór ort!

(Good luck!)

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