IN THE CAFE
The village cafe has been an integral part of Breton life for many years, and as in most other parts of the world, there is a certain etiquette to be observed when ordering drinks. If you are with a friend, it is polite to offer to buy them a drink:
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Ur banne ‘z po?
(A drop will you have?)
Would you like a drink?
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Ma zro eo!
It’s my round.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Petra ‘z po?
What will you have?
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Ur banne bier ‘m bo.
(A drop of beer I will have.)
I would like a beer.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Ur banne sistr ‘m bo.
(A drop of cider I will have.)
I would like a cider.
Click on the play button to hear the pronunciation – in each case it is repeated 3 times, with enough time between repetions for you to practice the phrase yourself.
Thanks to Rafael Urien for the pronunciation and for help with all aspects of the Breton on this course.
