c) A hAon, a Dó • One, Two

Let's learn our next poem, 'A hAon, a Dó.'

In this lesson, you will learn:

  • how to pronounce new combinations
  • how to read the poem a hAon, a Dó

A haon, a dó, muc is bó One, two, pig and cow

A haon, a dó, muc is bó, One, two, pig and cow,

A trí, a ceathair, bróga leathair, Three, four, leather shoes,

A cúig, a sé, cupán tae, Five, six, cup of tea,

A seacht, a hocht, seanbhean bhocht, Seven, eight, a poor old woman,

A naoi, a deich, císte* te. Nine, ten, hot cake.


* císte is the more common word to use for cake in Munster but it can also be called cáca

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