Feelings

1. Kontant on

   I'm glad

   Usage

   For happiness about something that just happened, such as a gift or a kindness

   Grammar Note

   "On" is the present of bezañ (I am); the adjective does not change for gender. Composed sentence

2. Laouen on

   I'm happy

   Usage

   Says you are in good spirits; also fits a happy moment on the trip

   Grammar Note

   "On" is the present of bezañ (I am); "laouen" is cheerful, glad.

3. Eürus on

   I'm very happy

   Usage

   Speaks of lasting happiness, for instance about the whole trip

   Grammar Note

   "On" is the present of bezañ (I am). Composed sentence

4. Souezhet on

   I'm surprised

   Usage

   For an unexpected turn of events

   Grammar Note

   "On" is the present of bezañ (I am); "souezhet" is the participle of souezhañ (to surprise).

5. Trist on

   I'm sad

   Usage

   For low spirits

   Grammar Note

   "On" is the present of bezañ (I am); the adjective does not change for gender.

6. Siwazh !

   What a shame

   Usage

   A short sympathetic reply to bad news or a cancelled plan

   Grammar Note

   Used alone as an exclamation; it can also open a sentence with the sense "unfortunately".

7. En em santout a ran ma-unan

   I feel lonely

   Usage

   An opening line when travelling alone and feeling low

   Grammar Note

   "En em santout a ran" + adjective or adverb means "I feel ..."; "ma-unan" is "on my own". Composed sentence

8. Hiraezh am eus d'ar gêr

   I'm homesick

   Usage

   For missing home during a long stay

   Grammar Note

   "Am eus" is "I have", a form of "kaout" (to have). The pattern is "kaout hiraezh d'udb" (to long for something). Composed sentence

9. Kounnaret on

   I'm angry

   Usage

   A strong statement of anger; in a complaint it can work against you

   Grammar Note

   "On" is the present of bezañ (I am); "kounnaret" is built on kounnar (anger). Composed sentence

10. Aon am eus

    I'm scared

    Usage

    For fear; also a reason to decline a ride or an activity

    Grammar Note

    "Am eus" is "I have", a form of "kaout" (to have): "fear I have".

11. Nec'het on

    I'm worried

    Usage

    For worry about luggage, health or a connection

    Grammar Note

    "On" is the present of bezañ (I am); "nec'het" is built on nec'h (worry).

12. Mezh am eus

    I'm embarrassed

    Usage

    For an awkward slip or feeling self-conscious

    Grammar Note

    The pattern is "kaout mezh" (to feel shame), with "am eus" (is to me). Composed sentence

13. Lent on

    I'm shy

    Usage

    A graceful reason to decline singing or dancing in public

    Grammar Note

    "On" is the present of bezañ (I am); "lent" describes someone who lacks boldness or confidence. Composed sentence

14. Skuizh on

    I'm tired

    Usage

    A polite way to ask for a rest or to call it a day

    Grammar Note

    "On" is the present of bezañ (I am); the adjective does not change for gender.

15. C'hoant am eus da gousket

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    For night trains and jet lag; different from being tired

    Grammar Note

    Literally "I have a wish to sleep"; "am eus" is "I have", a form of "kaout" (to have). The verb softens after "da" (k to g).

16. En em santout a ran mat

    I feel good

    Usage

    About a restful place, or to say you are all right now

    Grammar Note

    "En em santout a ran" + adjective or adverb means "I feel ...". Composed sentence

17. Plijout a ra kalz din

    I really like it

    Usage

    A natural compliment for food, a view or a purchase; not for people

    Grammar Note

    "Plijout a ra" + adverb + person means "it pleases someone"; the person who likes it goes in the dative (din, to me). Composed sentence

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