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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
Mh
noun
A shorthand title used for an unmarried woman.

“A' Mh Chaimbeul”

Miss Campbell

Also means
  1. Miss

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
mhac[vaxk]
noun
This is the form of the word 'mac' (son) used when it follows certain words that cause it to change its initial sound.

“Is math an duine am mhac.”

My son is a good man.

Also means
  1. lenited form of mac
  2. son

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
damh[d̪̊ãv]
noun
A large farm animal such as an ox or a bullock. It can also refer to a stag, which is a male red deer.

“Chunnaic sinn damh mòr anns a' choille.”

We saw a large stag in the woods.

Also means
  1. ox, bullock
  2. stag (usually of red deer)
  3. ox

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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famh
noun
A small, furry animal that lives underground and digs tunnels. It is known for having poor eyesight.

“Tha famh a' cladhach fon talamh.”

A mole is digging under the ground.

Also means
  1. mole (animal)
  2. mole

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
cumha[ˈkʰũ.ə]
noun
A specific requirement that must be met in an agreement or contract.

“Is e sin a' chumha as cudromaiche.”

That is the most important condition.

Also means
  1. stipulation
  2. clause
  3. condition
  4. term

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
dhomh[ɣɔ̃(h)]
pron
This is a form of the preposition 'do' combined with the pronoun 'mi'. It is used to express 'to me' or 'for me'.

“Na innis dhomh sin.”

Don't tell me that.

Also means
  1. first-person singular of do: to me, for me
  2. to me

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
domhan[ˈt̪õ.an]
noun
The earth and all that exists in the universe. It refers to the physical world or the environment.

“Tha an domhan glè mhòr.”

The world is very big.

Also means
  1. the world
  2. the universe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
ollamh[ˈɔl̪ˠəv]
noun
A person who is qualified to practice medicine or holds a high academic title.

“Chaidh mi a dh'fhaicinn an ollaimh an-dè.”

I went to see the doctor yesterday.

Also means
  1. doctor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
talamh[ˈt̪ʰal̪ˠu]
noun
The solid surface of the world or the soil that plants grow in.

“Tha am buntàta a' fàs anns an talamh.”

The potato is growing in the earth.

Also means
  1. Earth (planet)
  2. earth, soil, ground
  3. land, country, territory
  4. earth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
amhairc
verb
To direct your eyes toward something to see it or observe it.

“Amhairc air an dealbh seo.”

Look at this picture.

Also means
  1. look
  2. observe
  3. behold
  4. see

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
clamhan[ˈkʰl̪ˠavan]
noun
A common bird of prey often seen circling in the sky. It is a member of the hawk family.

“Chunnaic mi clamhan a' cuairteachadh os cionn an achaidh.”

I saw a buzzard circling above the field.

Also means
  1. buzzard (Buteo vulgaris)
  2. hawk, falcon, kestrel, kite (in compounds)
  3. buzzard

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
cuimhne[ˈkʰɤ̃ĩn(ə)]
noun
The faculty of the mind by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. It also refers to the act of remembering something.

“Tha cuimhne agam ort.”

I remember you.

Also means
  1. memory
  2. recollection

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
cumhang[ˈkʰũ.ək]
adj
Something that does not have much width or space. It can also describe a person who does not have an open mind or is judgmental.

“Cha chreid thu dè cho cumhang is a tha cridhe Chaluim!”

You would not believe how narrow-minded Calum is!

Also means
  1. narrow, close, tight
  2. close-minded, narrow-minded, illiberal
  3. narrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
deamhan[ˈtʲãũ.an]
noun
An evil spirit or a supernatural being from mythology and folklore.

“Cha robh deamhan sam bith ann.”

There was not a demon of any kind there.

Also means
  1. demon, fiend
  2. demon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
Samhain[ˈsaũ.iɲ]
name
The name for the month of November in Scottish Gaelic, also referring to traditional festival days.

“Tha Samhain a' tighinn.”

November is coming.

Also means
  1. November
  2. All Saints' Day
  3. All Souls' Day

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
seasamh[ˈʃæs̪u]
noun
This is the action of standing up, or it can describe someone's attitude or physical position.

“Tha e sgìth den sheasamh.”

He is tired of standing.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of seas
  2. attitude, position
  3. standing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
teagamh[ˈtʃʰeku]
noun
A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something.

“fear-réitich gach teagaimh”

the solver of all difficulties

Also means
  1. doubt, uncertainty, misgiving
  2. suspense, hesitation, perplexity
  3. doubtful case
  4. difficulty
  5. scruple
  6. doubt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
aimhleas[ˈãĩləs̪]
noun
A strong word used for misfortune, ruin, or serious damage.

“Thàinig aimhleas air an teaghlach.”

Misfortune came upon the family.

Also means
  1. harm, bane, ruin, mischief, misfortune
  2. harm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
ainmhidh
noun
A living creature that is not a plant or human. It is often used to describe wild beasts or creatures in nature.

“Tha an t-ainmhidh a' fuireach anns a' choille.”

The animal is living in the forest.

Also means
  1. animal, beast
  2. fauna
  3. animal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
àrmhaigh
noun
A term used to describe a bird of prey, specifically a buzzard.

“Chuala mi àrmhaigh ag glaodhaich anns a' choille.”

I heard a buzzard calling in the woods.

Also means
  1. buzzard

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Dòmhnall[ˈd̪̊ɔ̃ː.əl̪ˠ]
name
A male given name that is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the English name Donald.

“Tha Dòmhnall ag obair san àite sin.”

Donald is working in that place.

Also means
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English Donald
  2. Donald

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
Leòmhann[ˈʎɔː.ən̪ˠ]
noun
A word used as a proper name or a celestial sign representing a lion.

“Tha Leòmhann na chomharradh anns na reultan.”

Leo is a sign in the stars.

Also means
  1. Leo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
ùmhlachd
noun
The act of obeying or showing respect to someone in authority. It can also refer to a humble or reverent attitude.

“Tha ùmhlachd aige don lagh.”

He has obedience to the law.

Also means
  1. allegiance, deference, heed, homage, humility, obedience, obsequiousness, reverence
  2. bow
  3. obedience

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
cia mheud[kʰə ˈviət̪]
adv
A phrase used to ask about the quantity of things that you can count.

“cia mheud leabhar a tha agad?”

how many books do you have?

Also means
  1. how many (for countable nouns)
  2. how many

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
creideamh[ˈkʰɾɤtʲu]
noun
A strong belief in a set of spiritual principles or a religion. It refers to the trust or confidence one holds in something or someone.

“Tha creideamh làidir aige.”

He has a strong faith.

Also means
  1. religion
  2. faith
  3. belief
  4. creed

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
seanmhair[ˈʃɛ̃ˈnɛ̃.vɛɾʲ]
noun
The mother of one's mother or father.

“Tha mo sheanmhair a' fuireach san eilean.”

My grandmother lives on the island.

Also means
  1. grandmother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
claidheamh[ˈkʰl̪ˠãju]
noun
A weapon consisting of a long metal blade with a handle, used for fighting in the past.

“Chluich Seumas leis a’ chlaidheamh.”

James played with the sword.

Also means
  1. sword

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
àrd-mhàthair
noun
A woman who is the head of a family or a female leader of a group.

“B' i an àrd-mhàthair ceannard an teaghlaich.”

The matriarch was the head of the family.

Also means
  1. matriarch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
madainn mhath[mat̪əɲ ˈva]
intj
A greeting used specifically during the morning hours.

“Madainn mhath, a charaid.”

Good morning, friend.

Also means
  1. good morning, greetings, hello
  2. good morning

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
oidhche mhath[ˌɤɪçə ˈvaː]
intj
A phrase used when saying goodbye to someone at night or before going to sleep.

“Oidhche mhath dhuibh uile.”

Good night to you all.

Also means
  1. good night

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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corra-mhonaidh
noun
A tall, long-legged bird that lives in wetland areas.

“Bha corra-mhonaidh na seasamh anns an uisge.”

A crane was standing in the water.

Also means
  1. crane (bird)
  2. crane

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Oidhche-Mhàirt
noun
A hyphenated spelling variant for the time between Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

“Tha mi a' dol don chlub an Oidhche-Mhàirt.”

I am going to the club on Tuesday night.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of Oidhche Mhàirt
  2. Tuesday night

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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maighdeann-mhara
noun
A mythical creature that is half woman and half fish, often found in folklore. It is also used to refer to a selkie.

“Chunnaic sinn maighdeann-mhara san t-sàl.”

We saw a mermaid in the salt water.

Also means
  1. mermaid
  2. selkie

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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gràdh neo-mheasarra
noun
A phrase literally meaning debauched or unrestrained love. It is used to describe the act of making love.

“Bha iad a' gabhail gràdh neo-mheasarra.”

They were making love.

Also means
  1. 'Making love' (literally, "debauched love")
  2. making love

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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