Compliments

1. Marzhus eo !

   It's wonderful!

   Usage

   An exclamation of delight at a view or event

   Grammar Note

   The adjective comes first, giving an exclamation of delight

2. Komz a rit brezhoneg mat-tre !

   You speak Breton very well!

   Usage

   Praising someone who speaks Breton

   Grammar Note

   "Komz a rit" + a language name means "you speak ..."; -tre adds "very". Composed sentence

3. Ur gêr gaer eo !

   What a beautiful city!

   Usage

   Said when impressed by a town

   Grammar Note

   Feminine "kêr" softens to "gêr" after "ur", and the adjective "kaer" softens to "gaer" after it

4. Dispar eo ho kegin !

   Your cooking is outstanding!

   Usage

   Praising a home-cooked meal

   Grammar Note

   "Dispar" means "without equal" and is high praise. Composed sentence

5. Brokus-tre oc'h !

   You are very generous!

   Usage

   Said in thanks for someone's kindness

   Grammar Note

   The suffix -tre adds "very"; usable for any gender. Composed sentence

6. Ul labour heverk eo

   It's a remarkable piece of work.

   Usage

   Praising someone's work

   Grammar Note

   "Ul" is the indefinite article before a word starting with l. Composed sentence

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