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Irish

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Irish
ab[abˠ]
noun
The head of an abbey or monastery.

“Labhair an t-ab leis na manaigh.”

The abbot spoke to the monks.

Also means
  1. abbot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
abb
noun
An older spelling for the word meaning the head of an abbey.

“Scríobh an t-abb an litir.”

The abbot wrote the letter.

Also means
  1. obsolete spelling of ab (“abbot”)
  2. abbot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
abra
verb
This is the present subjunctive form of the verb to say.

“Ní gá duit a rá go n-abra tú é.”

You do not need to say that you say it.

Also means
  1. present subjunctive analytic of abair
  2. say

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
abraid[ˈabˠɾˠədʲ]
verb
A specific grammatical form of the verb 'abair', which means 'to say'.

“Níor mhaith liom go n-abraid siad é.”

I would not like them to say it.

Also means
  1. inflection of abair:
  2. inflection of abair

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
acar
noun
A word used to describe a tool, an implement, or a helpful service.

“Is mór an acar dom é.”

It is a great help/convenience to me.

Also means
  1. alternative form of acra (“tool, implement; service, convenience”)
  2. tool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
acht[ɑxt̪ˠ]
noun
An official order or a set requirement that must be followed.

“Tá acht nua ann.”

There is a new decree.

Also means
  1. decree, enactment
  2. compact
  3. condition
  4. decree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
ad[əd̪ˠ]
contraction
This is a shorthand way of saying both 'to' and 'your' together when referring to one person. It is often used in speech to link these two words.

“Ní rabhas-sa ad phriocadh!”

I wasn't poking you!

Also means
  1. contraction of do (“to/for”) + do (“your sg”)
  2. contraction of do + do

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
adamant
noun
An older term used for a lodestone or magnet.

“Is cloch é an adamant a mheallann iarann.”

An adamant is a stone that attracts iron.

Also means
  1. alternative form of adhmaint (“adamant, lodestone; magnet”)
  2. adamant, lodestone; magnet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ag[ə]
particle
A word used with a verbal noun to show that an action is happening right now.

“Tá mé ag siúl.”

I am walking.

Also means
  1. particle used with the verbal noun to mark the progressive aspect
  2. at

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
AIF
name
An abbreviation standing for the International Phonetic Alphabet in Irish.

“Tá na siombailí AIF úsáideach don fhoghraíocht.”

The IPA symbols are useful for phonetics.

Also means
  1. initialism of An Aibítir Idirnáisiúnta Foghraíochta (IPA)
  2. IPA

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
air[aɾʲ]
verb
To turn over soil with a machine or tool in preparation for planting.

“Is brea le mo dhuine a bheith ag ar.”

Your man loves to be ploughing.

Also means
  1. plough

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
aire[ˈaɾʲə]
noun
A state of being cautious or paying close attention to something. It often refers to looking after someone or something.

“Tabhair aire duit féin.”

Take care of yourself.

Also means
  1. care, attention
  2. heed, notice
  3. care

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
ala[ˈalˠə]
noun
This word does not stand alone and is only found within specific set phrases.

“Ní féidir é a úsáid ina aonar.”

It cannot be used alone.

Also means
  1. Only used in phrases; see Derived terms below
  2. element only used in phrases

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
alpa
noun
This is the plural form of the word 'alp', referring to multiple high, steep mountains or hills.

“Chonaic muid na halpa ar fad.”

We saw all the steep hills.

Also means
  1. plural of alp

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
altar[ˈal̪ˠ.t̪ˠəɾˠ]
verb
An autonomous verb form derived from the root 'alt'. It is used when the subject is not specified.

“Altaraítear an scéal go minic.”

The story is often told (in an autonomous sense).

Also means
  1. present indicative autonomous of alt
  2. imperative autonomous of alt
  3. present subjunctive autonomous of alt
  4. autonomous form of alt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
an[ənˠ]
article
The definite article used before nouns in Irish.

“an bhean”

the woman

Also means
  1. the

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
anchor
noun
This noun describes the act of treating someone badly or cruelly.

“Bhí an t-anchor le feiceáil sa chás sin.”

The ill-treatment was visible in that case.

Also means
  1. ill-treatment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
angla
noun
A state of being in a bad mood or feeling irritable.

“Tá angla air inniu.”

He is in an ill temper today.

Also means
  1. ill temper

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
anglais[ˈaŋɡl̪ˠəʃ]
noun
A term used to describe something weak, insipid, or a person who is soft or lacking spirit.

“Ná bí i do anglais.”

Don't be a milksop.

Also means
  1. milk and water
  2. milksop (of person)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ar[ɛɾʲ]
prep
A preposition commonly used to mean on. It is also used to express feelings or physical states, such as hunger or happiness, by saying something is on a person.

“Tá áthas orm.”

I am glad.

Also means
  1. on
  2. Used with a variety of nouns to indicate feelings and minor medical conditions
  3. Used with a verbal noun to indicate a state
  4. upon (with a verbal noun plus personal form of do indicating the subject of the verb)
  5. upon (with a (“his, her, their”)—indicating the subject of an intransitive verb or the object of a transitive verb—plus verbal noun to indicate completion of an action)
  6. particle used with certain ambitransitive verbs in order to make them transitive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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arm[ˈɑɾˠəmˠ]
noun
A tool or object used for fighting or protection. It can also refer to a collection of weapons or an entire army.

“Tá arm nua aige.”

He has a new weapon.

Also means
  1. weapon; implement, tool
  2. arms, weaponry
  3. army
  4. weapon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
arma
noun
This is a grammatical form of the noun 'arm', which means weapon.

“Tá an t-arma ag an saighdiúir.”

The soldier has the weapon.

Also means
  1. inflection of arm:
  2. inflection of arm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
ars
verb
A form of the verb meaning said, specifically used before the word for the.

“Ars an fear é.”

The man said it.

Also means
  1. alternative form of arsa used before the definite article an
  2. said

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
art
noun
A solid piece of rock found in nature.

“Tá art mór sa ghort.”

There is a large stone in the field.

Also means
  1. stone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
as[asˠ]
prep
A preposition used to show movement from the inside of something to the outside, or to indicate the source or material of an object.

“Tóg leabhar aníos as an mála.”

Take a book out of the bag.

Also means
  1. out of
  2. from (a place)
  3. off

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
at[ɑt̪ˠ]
noun
A condition where a part of the body becomes enlarged or inflamed. It is also the verbal noun form of the verb meaning to swell.

“tā at ə l̄āv m inīnə.”

My daughter has a swelling on her hand.

Also means
  1. swelling
  2. verbal noun of at

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
ba[bˠɑ(h)]
noun
This is the plural form of the Irish word for cow.

“Tá na ba sa mhá.”

The cows are in the field.

Also means
  1. plural of bó
  2. cows

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
bab
noun
This is an alternative way to write the word 'bob', often referring to a hairstyle or fringe.

“Tá bab uirthi.”

She has a bob haircut.

Also means
  1. alternative form of bob (bob; fringe)
  2. bob

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
ball[bˠɑul̪ˠ]
noun
This word has several meanings, including a body organ, a physical member, or a specific spot or mark on the skin.

“Tá ball dearg ar a lámh.”

There is a red mark on his hand.

Also means
  1. organ
  2. member
  3. article (member of a group or class)
  4. spot (location or area)
  5. mark (on the skin of a human or animal)
  6. element, member

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ban[bˠan̪ˠ]
noun
This is the form of the word 'women' used to show possession or origin in the plural.

“Tá grúpa ban ann.”

There is a group of women there.

Also means
  1. genitive plural of bean
  2. of women

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bang
noun
A physical action or a single push performed with force. It can also refer to a sudden movement or an intense exertion of effort.

“Chuir sé bang eile sa saothar.”

He put another effort into the work.

Also means
  1. stroke, single effort
  2. effort, (vigorous) movement

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
baol[bˠeːl̪ˠ]
noun
The possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening.

““Is beag an baol a bhí orm,” a deir sé.”

“I was hardly likely to,” he said.

Also means
  1. danger

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
BCE
name
This is an abbreviation for the European Central Bank, known in Irish as 'Banc Ceannais Eorpach'.

“Tá ceanncheathrú an BCE i bhFrankfurt.”

The headquarters of the ECB are in Frankfurt.

Also means
  1. initialism of Banc Ceannais Eorpach (“ECB, European Central Bank”)
  2. European Central Bank

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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beach[bʲax]
noun
A flying insect that produces honey.

“Chonaic mé beach sa ghairdín.”

I saw a bee in the garden.

Also means
  1. bee (insect)
  2. bee

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bean[bʲan̪ˠ]
noun
A person who is female and adult. It can also mean a person's spouse who is female.

“Tá bean ag siúl sa pháirc.”

There is a woman walking in the park.

Also means
  1. woman
  2. wife

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bear
noun
A word representing a form of the word for a pointed rod or shaft.

“Tá na beár sa tine.”

The spits are in the fire.

Also means
  1. alternative genitive plural of bior (pointed rod or shaft; spit, spike; point)
  2. spit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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beo[bʲoː]
adj
Used to describe something that is living or has life. It can also describe a person or thing that is full of energy.

“Tá an madra go fóill beo.”

The dog is still alive.

Also means
  1. alive
  2. active
  3. lively
  4. live
  5. live (being in a state of ignition; burning)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bi-
prefix
A prefix that is used as an alternative to bith- when it comes before a slender T.

“Ní bhaineann sé le bi-.”

It does not relate to bi-.

Also means
  1. alternative form of bith-, used before a slender T.
  2. alternative form of bith-

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bia[bʲiə]
noun
Anything that people or animals eat to stay alive and healthy.

“Ím gach uile chineál bia.”

I eat every kind of food.

Also means
  1. food
  2. inner part of shelled, rinded, food
  3. substance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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biad
verb
This is an old form of the Irish word for 'be' or 'to exist' which is no longer used in standard modern Irish.

“Níor úsáideadh an focal seo le fada.”

This word has not been used for a long time.

Also means
  1. obsolete form of bead

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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big[bʲiɟ]
adj
This is a grammatical form of the word 'beag', which means small.

“Tá an leabhar seo big.”

This book is small.

Also means
  1. inflection of beag:
  2. small

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boc[bˠok]
noun
This word is used to describe a man or a male companion. It can also refer to a male goat.

“Is maith an boc é sin.”

He is a good fellow.

Also means
  1. fellow, bloke, guy, dude
  2. buck, he-goat
  3. fellow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bog[bˠɔɡ]
adj
Something that gives way easily under pressure or requires little effort to complete. It can also describe gentle sounds or mild, humid weather conditions.

“Tá an talamh bog inniu.”

The ground is soft today.

Also means
  1. soft (giving way under pressure; lacking strength or resolve; requiring little or no effort; easy)
  2. flabby (of physical condition)
  3. soft, mellow, gentle (of sound, voice)
  4. wet
  5. mild, humid (of winter)
  6. loose
  7. soft

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bord[bˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ]
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs. It can also refer to a group of people who manage a company or a flat surface on a ship.

“Chuir mé an leabhar ar an mbord.”

I put the book on the table.

Also means
  1. table
  2. board (managing committee)
  3. deck (floorlike covering on a ship)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bos[ˈbˠɞsˠ]
noun
The inner surface of your hand between your fingers and your wrist.

“Chuir sé a bhos ar an doras.”

He put his palm on the door.

Also means
  1. palm of the hand
  2. the flattened, curved end of a hurley

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brain
noun
This is a grammatical variation of the word 'bran' which refers to a specific form or case.

“Is cruth gramadaí é seo.”

This is a grammatical form.

Also means
  1. inflection of bran:
  2. inflection of bran

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bran
noun
A poetic or old-fashioned term used to describe a raven.

“Chonaic mé bran mór ar an gcrann.”

I saw a big raven on the tree.

Also means
  1. raven

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brat[bˠɾˠɑt̪ˠ]
noun
A large piece of clothing like a cloak, or a piece of fabric used as a covering or curtain.

“Ná leath do bhrat ach mar is féidir leat a chonlú.”

Cut your coat according to your cloth.

Also means
  1. mantle, cloak
  2. covering
  3. curtain
  4. alternative form of bratach (‘flag’)
  5. mantle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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breast[bʲɾʲɨsˠt̪ˠ]
intj
An interjection used to show strong disapproval or contempt, often directed at someone or something.

“Breast thú!”

Up yours!

Also means
  1. Expresses disapproval or contempt (generally followed by a disjunctive pronoun)
  2. Expresses disapproval

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
breath
noun
An alternative way to write the word for birth or the act of bringing something about.

“Bhí breith aici ar an leanbh.”

She gave birth to the child.

Also means
  1. birth
  2. lay
  3. bearing capacity
  4. bringing
  5. taking
  6. seizing
  7. catching
  8. overtaking

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Brian[bʲɾʲiən̪ˠ]
name
A common Irish male given name.

“Is mise Brian.”

I am Brian.

Also means
  1. a male given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
broth
noun
This is an alternative way of writing the word bruth. It refers to intense heat or a rash on the skin.

“Bhí broth ar a aghaidh.”

There was a rash on his face.

Also means
  1. heat
  2. rash
  3. eruption
  4. nap
  5. pile
  6. covering

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bruise
noun
This word represents the genitive singular form of the word 'bruis', which means brush or pubic hair.

“N'fhaighim aon sampla de seo.”

I cannot find an example of this.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of bruis (“brush; pubic hair”)
  2. genitive singular of bruis

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bu
particle
This is an older spelling of the common Irish word 'ba', which is a form of the copula used to connect a subject and a noun.

“Bu mhaith liom dul ann.”

I would like to go there (using the older spelling).

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of ba

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
bum
noun
A loud, deep, resonant sound, often used to describe a sudden noise.

“Chuala mé bum mór.”

I heard a big boom.

Also means
  1. boom

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
cab[kɑbˠ]
noun
A slang or informal way to refer to a person's mouth. It is often used in a slightly rude or blunt way.

“Dún do chab!”

Shut your gob!

Also means
  1. mouth
  2. gob, trap
  3. lip

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Irish
cad[kad̪ˠ]
pronoun
This is a question word used to ask what something is or where someone is from.

“Cad as duit?”

Where are you from?

Also means
  1. what
  2. (interrogative) where

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call
noun
A word used to describe a necessity or a requirement. It can also refer to a right to something.

“Níl aon chall duit é sin a dhéanamh.”

There is no need for you to do that.

Also means
  1. call, need
  2. claim, right
  3. need

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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can[kan̪ˠ]
verb
This verb refers to the act of singing or, less commonly, speaking.

“Is maith léi canadh amhráin.”

She likes to sing songs.

Also means
  1. to sing
  2. to speak, talk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cantar[ˈkan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ]
verb
This is the autonomous form of the verb 'can', meaning that an action is performed without a specific subject mentioned.

“Cantar an amhrán seo gach lá.”

This song is sung every day.

Also means
  1. autonomous present indicative/present subjunctive/imperative of can
  2. form of can (to sing)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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car[kaɾˠ]
verb
A verb meaning to feel deep affection or devotion for someone or something.

“Is breá liom a char tú.”

I love you.

Also means
  1. to love
  2. be devoted to

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cár[kaːɾˠ]
noun
Refers to the mouth when it is showing teeth, or a set of teeth.

“Bhí cár aige agus é ag gáire.”

He had a toothy grin while laughing.

Also means
  1. mouth (showing teeth); grin, grimace
  2. teeth; set of teeth
  3. mouth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cart[kɑɾˠt̪ˠ]
verb
To remove unwanted items, clean something thoroughly, or prepare animal hides for leather.

“Caithfidh tú an bhruscar a chart.”

You must clear away the rubbish.

Also means
  1. to clear away (dispose of, get rid of)
  2. to scrape clean
  3. to tan (turn animal hide into leather)
  4. to scavenge (feed on carrion or refuse)
  5. to clean, cleanse
  6. to clear away

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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carta
verb
This is the past participle form of the verb cart, meaning something has been cleared or emptied.

“Tá an seomra carta.”

The room is cleared.

Also means
  1. past participle of cart
  2. cleared

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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casa[ˈkɑsˠə]
adj
This is a plural form of the adjective 'cas', used when describing things that are twisted or curly.

“Tá gruaig chasa uirthi.”

She has curly hair.

Also means
  1. nominative/vocative/dative and strong genitive plural of cas
  2. nominative plural of cas

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chan[xan̪ˠ]
particle
A negative particle used to say that something is not happening. It is commonly found in certain dialects of Irish.

“Chan ólann sé.”

He does not drink.

Also means
  1. not

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chart
verb
The past tense form of the verb to cart or to transport something.

“Chart sé na clocha go dtí an gort.”

He carted the stones to the field.

Also means
  1. analytic past indicative of cart
  2. carted

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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chat[xat̪ˠ]
noun
The lenited form of the word cat. This change occurs after certain words like 'my' or 'the' in specific contexts.

“Tá mo chat ag codladh.”

My cat is sleeping.

Also means
  1. lenited form of cat
  2. cat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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clog[kl̪ˠɔɡ]
noun
A device that makes a ringing sound or tells the time. It can also refer to certain plant parts or a sore on the skin.

“Tá an clog ag bualadh.”

The bell is ringing.

Also means
  1. bell
  2. clock
  3. blowball, clock (of dandelion)
  4. blister

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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coda[ˈkɔd̪ˠə]
noun
This word is the genitive singular form of the word cuid, which means a share, portion, or part of something.

“Sin coda den airgead.”

That is a part of the money.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of cuid
  2. part

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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coin[kinʲ]
noun
This is a grammatical form of the noun 'cú', which means a hound or a dog.

“Tá coin ag an bhfear.”

The man has hounds.

Also means
  1. inflection of cú:
  2. inflection of cú

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cor[kɞɾˠ]
noun
A word used to describe a physical twist, a turn, or a sudden change in movement. It can also refer to a type of musical reel or dance.

“Chuir sé cor sa scéal.”

He put a twist in the story.

Also means
  1. twist, turn, turning movement
  2. cast; haul from cast
  3. lively turn; lively air
  4. reel
  5. twist

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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corda
noun
A piece of rope, string, or cord used for tying or fastening things.

“Tá corda láidir ag teastáil uaim.”

I need a strong cord.

Also means
  1. cord
  2. string

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cos[kosˠ]
noun
The lower part of the leg that you stand on.

“Ghortaigh mé mo chos.”

I hurt my foot.

Also means
  1. foot
  2. leg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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crap[kɾˠapˠ]
verb
To cause something to become smaller, to narrow, or to pull something together to shorten it.

“Chrap sé a chosa faoi.”

He drew his legs up under him.

Also means
  1. to shrink ((cause to) become smaller), constrict (to narrow)
  2. to contract (draw together, shorten, lessen)
  3. to crumple (cause to collapse)
  4. to purse (press (the lips) together)
  5. to roll up (make into a cylindrical or fold-like shape)
  6. to shrink

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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croc[ˈkɾˠɔk]
noun
This is an alternative way to spell the word for a crock or an earthenware jar.

“Tá an bainne sa croc.”

The milk is in the crock.

Also means
  1. alternative form of croca (crock, earthenware jar)
  2. crock

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cum[kuːmˠ]
verb
This verb describes creating, inventing, or building something, either physically or through mental effort.

“Bhí orthu scéal nua a chumadh.”

They had to invent a new story.

Also means
  1. to form (give shape)
  2. to compose (construct by mental labor; to think up)
  3. to invent, make up, coin
  4. to concoct (contrive something using skill or ingenuity)
  5. to manufacture, fabricate (a story, excuse etc.)
  6. to form

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cut
noun
This is a regional variation of the word for the domestic animal.

“Tá an cut sa chistin.”

The cat is in the kitchen.

Also means
  1. Cois Fharraige form of cat (cat)
  2. cat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dam
pron
This is an alternative way of saying 'dom', which means for me or to me.

“Tabhair dam é.”

Give it to me.

Also means
  1. alternative form of dom (“for/to me”)
  2. for me

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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de[dʲɛ]
prep
This is a preposition used to indicate origin or source. It is often used to mean 'from' or 'of' something.

“Tá mé ag teacht de na sléibhte.”

I am coming from the mountains.

Also means
  1. from
  2. of

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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