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Scottish Gaelic

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A
Scottish Gaelic
ab
noun
This word serves as an alternative spelling for the noun 'aba'.

“Tha ab na fhacal eile airson aba.”

Ab is another word for aba.

Also means
  1. alternative form of aba

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

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Scottish Gaelic
aba[ˈapə]
noun
The head of a monastery or a similar religious community.

“An nì a nì an dara h-aba subhach, nì e dubhach an t-aba eile.”

What makes the one abbot glad makes the other abbot sad.

Also means
  1. abbot

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abab
intj
An interjection used to express disapproval or disgust.

“Abab, na dèan sin!”

Fie, do not do that!

Also means
  1. fie!, pshaw!, oh for shame!
  2. fie

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ababachd
noun
The state of being very dirty or covered in filth.

“Tha an t-seòmar làn de ababachd.”

The room is full of filth.

Also means
  1. filthiness, dirt
  2. filthiness

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abachd
noun
A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns.

“Chaidh sinn a dh'fhaicinn an abachd.”

We went to see the abbey.

Also means
  1. abbey
  2. priorship

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abaich[ˈapiç]
adj
Used to describe something that has reached full growth or is ready to be eaten.

“Tha na measan seo abaich gu leòr ri ithe.”

These fruits are ripe enough to eat.

Also means
  1. mature
  2. ripe

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abaid
noun
A large religious house or church belonging to monks or nuns.

“Tha an abaid glè shean.”

The abbey is very old.

Also means
  1. abbey
  2. cowl, hood (monk's)
  3. hat

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abairt
noun
A group of words or an expression used in conversation or writing.

“Tha an abairt seo gu math cumanta.”

This phrase is very common.

Also means
  1. comment, phrase, expression
  2. phrase
  3. babbling; conversation
  4. recrimination, scolding
  5. politeness in idiom
  6. education

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abairte
noun
This is the genitive singular form of the word 'abairt'. It is used to show possession or when the word follows certain grammatical structures.

“Is math an ciall na h-abairte seo.”

The meaning of this phrase is good.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of abairt
  2. of a phrase

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abhainn[ˈãvɪɲ]
noun
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

“Tha an abhainn glè mhòr.”

The river is very big.

Also means
  1. river
  2. stream

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abstol
noun
A religious term referring to one of the twelve chief followers of Jesus.

“Bha an t-abstol a' teagasg an t-sluaigh.”

The apostle was teaching the people.

Also means
  1. apostle

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

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Scottish Gaelic
AE
name
The abbreviation used in Scottish Gaelic for the European Union.

“Tha Alba ag iarraidh a bhith san AE.”

Scotland wants to be in the EU.

Also means
  1. EU (European Union)
  2. EU

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

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Scottish Gaelic
aig[ɛkʲ]
prep
A preposition indicating location near or at a place. It is also used to express possession.

“Tha am balach na laighe aig an taigh.”

The boy is lying at the house.

Also means
  1. at, by, near, closeby
  2. Used to indicate alienable possession; to have
  3. on account of
  4. to have to do something
  5. to like something
  6. Used partitively to refer to a particular group of people: "of us", "of them" etc.
  7. at

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

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Scottish Gaelic
air[ɛɾʲ]
prep
A preposition meaning on, upon, or used to express personal states and possession.

“air bàrr a' bhalla”

on top of the wall

Also means
  1. on, upon
  2. in (certain geographical contexts)
  3. of, concerning
  4. by
  5. from
  6. Used to indicate inalienable possession, feelings and minor medical conditions
  7. on

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

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B
Scottish Gaelic
bab[pap]
noun
A physical mark or blemish. It can also refer to a tuft of material or, in childhood speech, to excrement.

“Bithidh sin 'n a bhab air fhad 's is beò e.”

That will be a stain on him as long as he lives.

Also means
  1. tuft, tassel
  2. child's excrement (hence abab)
  3. stain

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

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Scottish Gaelic
beag[b̥ek]
adj
Used to describe something that is little in size, short in duration, or young in age.

“duine beag”

a small man

Also means
  1. small, little, short, diminutive
  2. disagreeable
  3. light, trifling, insignificant
  4. young
  5. sordid, miserly, niggardly
  6. small

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bean-chràbhaidh
noun
A member of a religious community of women, typically one living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

“Tha am bean-chràbhaidh a' guidhe.”

The nun is praying.

Also means
  1. nun

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bean-seinn
noun
A term used to describe a woman who sings professionally or habitually.

“Tha i na bean-seinn math.”

She is a good female singer.

Also means
  1. singeress
  2. songstress
  3. female singer

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

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Scottish Gaelic
beartach[ˈpjarˠʃtəx]
adj
Possessing a large amount of money or valuable assets. It can also relate to machinery or being sheathed.

“Tha duine beartach a' fuireach san taigh mhòr.”

A wealthy person lives in the big house.

Also means
  1. rich, wealthy
  2. of, or belonging to, a machine
  3. sheathed
  4. like a sheath or scabbard
  5. too much

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

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Scottish Gaelic
beinn[b̥ẽĩɲ]
noun
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level. It is also used to refer to a hill or a high peak.

“Mar an ceò thall air a' bheinn.”

As the distant mist on the hill.

Also means
  1. mountain, hill
  2. pinnacle
  3. bin
  4. head, top, high place
  5. mountain

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bodhar[ˈpo.əɾ]
adj
Unable to hear or having difficulty hearing. It can also describe something as dull or heavy.

“cho bodhar ri gobhar san fhoghar”

deaf as a doorpost

Also means
  1. deaf, hard of hearing
  2. dull, heavy
  3. deaf

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

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Scottish Gaelic
boile
noun
A state of wild, intense, or uncontrollable behavior. It refers to frenzy, rage, or a loss of mental clarity.

“Bha boile air an fhairge rè na stoirme.”

The sea was in a frenzy during the storm.

Also means
  1. madness
  2. dementia
  3. dizziness
  4. frenzy
  5. rage
  6. delirium
  7. passion

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bòrd[b̥ɔːrˠt̪/ [b̥ɔː(ɻ)ʈ]]
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs used for eating or working. It can also mean a wooden plank or board.

“Cuir am biadh air a' bhòrd.”

Put the food on the table.

Also means
  1. table (furniture)
  2. plank
  3. board
  4. board (of directors, etc.)
  5. deck (of a ship)
  6. table

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

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Scottish Gaelic
BP
noun
A common abbreviation used to refer to a Member of Parliament in Scotland.

“Tha am BP ag obair anns a' Phàrlamaid.”

The MP is working in the Parliament.

Also means
  1. initialism of Ball Pàrlamaid (Member of Parliament)
  2. Member of Parliament

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

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Scottish Gaelic
brot[pɾɔht̪]
noun
A liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

“Tha am brot teth.”

The soup is hot.

Also means
  1. soup
  2. broth

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

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Scottish Gaelic
brota
noun
This is the genitive form of the word 'brot', meaning broth or soup. It is used when you are talking about something belonging to the broth.

“Tha blas a' bhrota math.”

The taste of the broth is good.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of brot
  2. of broth

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bu[pu]
verb
This is a form of the verb 'to be' that you use when talking about the past or in conditional situations.

“Bu mhath leam tì òl.”

I would like to drink tea.

Also means
  1. past/conditional of is

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

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Scottish Gaelic
buan[puən]
adj
Something that lasts for a long time or is very stable.

“Tha an obair seo gu math buan.”

This work is quite durable.

Also means
  1. durable
  2. lasting
  3. long-lasting
  4. long-lived

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bùird[b̥uːrˠt̪/ [b̥uː(ɻ)ʈ]]
noun
This word refers to more than one table, or it shows possession relating to a table.

“Tha na bùird glan.”

The tables are clean.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of bòrd
  2. nominative plural of bòrd
  3. tables

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

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C
Scottish Gaelic
cab[kʰap]
noun
The mouth of a person or animal. It is often used in a slightly informal or blunt way.

“Dùin do chab!”

Shut your mouth!

Also means
  1. mouth

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ceannach[ˈkʲʰan̪ˠəx]
noun
The act of buying something. It is the verbal noun form of the verb to buy.

“Tha mi a' dèanamh ceannach.”

I am making a purchase.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of ceannaich
  2. purchase

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
cinnteach[ˈkʲʰẽĩɲ(tʲ)əx]
adj
Being sure of something or feeling confident about a fact. It can also describe something as being accurate or genuine.

“Bha Seumas cinnteach gun robh an trèan a' tighinn.”

James was certain that the train was coming.

Also means
  1. certain, sure, confident, positive
  2. certain, sure, actual, confident, definite
  3. accurate, authentic, veritable
  4. certain

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ciontach[ˈcʰin̪ˠt̪əx]
adj
This word describes someone who is responsible for a mistake or a crime. It is used to state that a person is at fault for something.

“Cha robh e ciontach às an rud a thachair.”

He was not guilty of what happened.

Also means
  1. at fault
  2. blameable
  3. culpable
  4. censurable
  5. delinquent
  6. guilty

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

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Scottish Gaelic
clàr
noun
A flat surface, such as a table, board, or a recording like a record or disk.

“Chuir mi an leabhar air a' chlàr.”

I put the book on the table.

Also means
  1. table, tablet
  2. record, recording, picture
  3. notice, poster, list, register,
  4. disk, console
  5. plank, board, platform, deck
  6. platter, panel
  7. table

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

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Scottish Gaelic
clàran
noun
A small flat surface or piece of material, often used for writing or displaying information; a diminutive form of the word clàr.

“Sgrìobh an t-ainm air a' chlàran.”

Write the name on the small board.

Also means
  1. diminutive of clàr
  2. handlist
  3. tablet
  4. small board

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cò[kʰoː]
pron
An interrogative pronoun used to ask about the identity of a person.

“Cò e?”

Who is he?

Also means
  1. who
  2. where ... from
  3. what
  4. with what

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

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Scottish Gaelic
coll[kʰɔul̪ˠ]
noun
A type of tree known for its nuts. It is also the name of the letter C in the ancient Ogham alphabet.

“Tha craobh choll a' fàs faisg air an taigh.”

A hazel tree is growing near the house.

Also means
  1. hazel (tree)
  2. the letter C in the Ogham alphabet
  3. hazel

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

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Scottish Gaelic
coma[ˈkʰomə]
adj
Feeling no particular interest or concern about something.

“Tha e coma.”

He couldn't care less.

Also means
  1. indifferent, unconcerned
  2. reckless, careless
  3. expressing dislike or even hate when used with le

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

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Scottish Gaelic
comas[ˈkʰoməs̪]
noun
The power or skill to do something.

“Tha an comas aige an obair a dhèanamh.”

He has the ability to do the work.

Also means
  1. ability
  2. capability
  3. faculty

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

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Scottish Gaelic
corrach[ˈkʰɔrˠəx]
adj
Describes something that is very steep, uneven, or in an unsteady and shaky position.

“Tha an rathad gu math corrach.”

The road is very steep.

Also means
  1. steep, precipitous
  2. uneven
  3. shaky, precarious, unstable, unsteady
  4. steep

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

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Scottish Gaelic
craos[kʰɾɯːs̪]
noun
A word for a very large mouth, often used for animals or to describe excessive hunger.

“Bha craos mòr aig an uilebheist.”

The monster had a huge mouth.

Also means
  1. mouth (of an animal, particularly a large mouth)
  2. mouth (of a human); maw, gob
  3. gluttony
  4. mouth

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

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Scottish Gaelic
crosta[ˈkʰɾɔs̪t̪ə]
adj
Used to describe someone who is irritable, grumpy, or in a bad mood. It can also describe naughty behavior.

“Na bi cho crosta.”

Do not be so grumpy.

Also means
  1. cross, irritable, grumpy, grouchy
  2. naughty, peevish
  3. cross

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cruas
noun
The quality of being hard, severe, or difficult, often relating to tough conditions.

“Chaill iad a h-uile nì air sgàth cruas an t-saoghail.”

They lost everything because of the harshness of the world.

Also means
  1. difficulty
  2. hardship
  3. crisis
  4. severity
  5. durability
  6. distress
  7. rigour
  8. illiberality
  9. stinginess
  10. harshness

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

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D
Scottish Gaelic
dall[d̪̊aul̪ˠ]
adj
Unable to see. It can also describe someone who is ignorant or a situation that is dark and obscure.

“Tha an duine dall ag èisteachd ris a' cheòl.”

The blind man is listening to the music.

Also means
  1. blind
  2. ignorant
  3. obscure
  4. dark
  5. misled
  6. puzzled

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dàn[ˈtaːn]
noun
The inevitable events that happen in life or a creative piece of writing like a poem.

“Is e sin a dhàn.”

That is his fate.

Also means
  1. destiny, fate; decree, predestination
  2. poem, song; verse
  3. treasure
  4. work
  5. fate

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dè[d̥ʒeː]
pron
A word used to ask about things, objects, or actions.

“Dè tha thu ag iarraidh?”

What do you want?

Also means
  1. what

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

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Scottish Gaelic
deasbad
noun
A conversation about a specific topic or a formal argument where people share their views.

“Bha deasbad math againn.”

We had a good discussion.

Also means
  1. discussion
  2. debate

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dìleas[ˈtʲiːləs]
adj
Describes someone who is reliable, constant, or loyal. It is often used to describe someone who is devout in their commitments.

“Bha an cù gu math dìleas.”

The dog was very loyal.

Also means
  1. faithful
  2. constant
  3. loyal
  4. devout

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Dim
name
The second day of the work week.

“Tha an coinneamh air Dim.”

The meeting is on Tuesday.

Also means
  1. Tue (Tuesday)
  2. Tuesday

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dis[d̥ʲiʃ]
adj
Describes someone who feels the cold very easily or someone who is delicate.

“Tha an duine sin glè dhis.”

That man is very sensitive to the cold.

Also means
  1. intolerant of cold, cold-sensitive, nesh
  2. delicate, tender
  3. intolerant of cold

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

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Scottish Gaelic
drabasdachd[ˈt̪rˠapas̪t̪axk]
noun
Language or behavior that is indecent, obscene, or suggestive in a crude way.

“Cha robh duine toilichte leis an drabasdachd a bha a' dol air adhart.”

Nobody was happy with the bawdiness that was going on.

Also means
  1. bawdiness
  2. obscenity
  3. pornography
  4. ribaldry
  5. smut

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

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E
Scottish Gaelic
Eabhra
name
The language spoken by the Jewish people.

“Tha e ag ionnsachadh Eabhra.”

He is learning Hebrew.

Also means
  1. Hebrew (language)
  2. Hebrew

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

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Scottish Gaelic
each[ɛx]
noun
A large animal kept for riding or pulling heavy loads. Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a coarse person.

“Tha an t-each na throtan.”

The horse is trotting.

Also means
  1. horse (Equus caballus)
  2. brute (coarse person)
  3. horse

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Ealasaid[ˈɛl̪ˠəs̪ɪtʲ]
name
A traditional Scottish female first name.

“Chunnaic mi Ealasaid aig a' bhùth.”

I saw Ealasaid at the shop.

Also means
  1. a female given name from Hebrew, equivalent to English Elizabeth

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

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F
Scottish Gaelic
faclair[ˈfaxk.lˠ̪əɾʲ]
noun
A book or resource that lists words and their meanings.

“Tha faclair ùr agam.”

I have a new dictionary.

Also means
  1. dictionary
  2. vocabulary

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fada[ˈfat̪ə]
adj
Describes something that has a great length in distance or time. It is a very common adjective used to talk about how far away something is or how long something lasts.

“Tha an rathad fada.”

The road is long.

Also means
  1. long
  2. far

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

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Scottish Gaelic
far[faɾ]
adv
A word used to describe a place in a relative sense, rather than asking a question about a location.

“Bha e cunnartach far an robh am balach ag iasgach.”

It was dangerous where the boy was fishing.

Also means
  1. where (relative/non-interrogative)
  2. where

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fear-seinn
noun
A term used to describe a man who sings professionally or habitually.

“Bha an fear-seinn a' seinn òran.”

The male singer was singing a song.

Also means
  1. male singer

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fhathast[ˈha.əs̪t̪]
adv
This word is used to describe something that is ongoing or to talk about something that hasn't happened yet.

“ach fhathast tha beò cànan nan Gàidheal”

but the Gaelic language still lives

Also means
  1. still
  2. yet

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fialaidh
adj
Willing to give freely or show great kindness and hospitality to others.

“Tha i glè fhialaidh le a cuid stòrais.”

She is very generous with her resources.

Also means
  1. generous, hospitable, lavish, liberal, open-handed
  2. ample, bounteous, bountiful
  3. generous

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fios[fis̪]
noun
Information or understanding about a particular thing or situation.

“Chan eil fios agam.”

I don't know.

Also means
  1. knowledge
  2. indication, information, message, notice, notification, news

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fleadh[flɤɣ]
noun
A large and elaborate meal, often held as a celebration or festival.

“Bha fleadh mhòr aca.”

They had a big banquet.

Also means
  1. banquet, feast
  2. banquet

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fleogan
noun
A word with multiple meanings ranging from an untidy or flabby person to several types of flatfish.

“Tha an t-iasg sin na fhleogan.”

That fish is a flounder.

Also means
  1. untidy person
  2. flabby person
  3. any flatfish
  4. sole (fish)
  5. fluke
  6. flounder

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gabh[ɡ̊ɔ]
verb
A very common verb with many meanings, primarily used for taking, accepting, or performing an action like singing.

“Gabh cupa tì.”

Have/take a cup of tea.

Also means
  1. to take, accept, receive, have
  2. to contain, hold
  3. to sing, say, give, deliver, perform
  4. to get infected
  5. to assume, pretend
  6. to burn, kindle, ferment
  7. to take

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

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gàbhadh[ˈkaːvəɣ]
noun
A serious or threatening situation, crisis, or state of peril.

“Tha an obair seo ann an gàbhadh.”

This work is in danger.

Also means
  1. danger
  2. peril
  3. crisis
  4. jeopardy

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

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Scottish Gaelic
garbh[ˈkaɾav]
adj
Describes something that is not smooth to the touch, or can refer to very wild weather.

“Tha an t-sìde glè gharbh an-diugh.”

The weather is very rough today.

Also means
  1. rough (as in a rough surface)
  2. wild (about the weather)
  3. hoarse
  4. gross
  5. rough

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gille[ˈkʲiʎə]
noun
A male person from childhood through his twenties. It can also be used as a familiar way to address a male.

“Tha gille math aige.”

He has a good lad.

Also means
  1. servant, follower
  2. boy, lad, youth (male aged from the toddler years to about the middle twenties)
  3. man, boy (as a familiar address for a male of any age)
  4. unmarried man of any age, bachelor
  5. boy

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gob[kop]
noun
The beak or bill of a bird. It is also used informally to refer to a person's mouth or to refer to constant talking.

“duilleag na ghob”

a leaf in its bill

Also means
  1. bill, beak, nib, tip
  2. point
  3. mouth
  4. garrulity
  5. babble
  6. beak

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gòrach[ˈkɔːɾəx]
adj
Lacking good sense or intelligence; behaving in a silly or foolish way.

“Na bi gòrach!”

Don't be stupid!

Also means
  1. stupid
  2. foolish
  3. idiotic
  4. ridiculous
  5. witless
  6. absurd

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

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Scottish Gaelic
iomlanachd
noun
The state of being complete, whole, or perfect.

“Tha iomlanachd na h-obrach cudromach.”

The completion of the work is important.

Also means
  1. completion
  2. fullness
  3. absoluteness
  4. integrity
  5. perfection

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

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Scottish Gaelic
làn[l̪ˠaːn]
adj
Containing as much or as many as possible.

“Tha an cupa làn uisge.”

The cup is full of water.

Also means
  1. full, absolute, entire, big
  2. full

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

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Scottish Gaelic
leabhar[ˈʎɔ.əɾ]
noun
A written or printed work consisting of pages bound together.

“Seo an leabhar leamsa.”

This is my book.

Also means
  1. book, volume
  2. book

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

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Scottish Gaelic
leac[ʎɛxk]
noun
A flat, broad, and thin piece of stone or rock, often used for paving or as a gravestone.

“Shuidh e air an leac.”

He sat on the stone slab.

Also means
  1. slab (of stone)
  2. ledge (of rock)
  3. flagstone, paving stone
  4. slate (for writing on)
  5. gravestone
  6. slab

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

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leanabh[ˈʎãnu]
noun
A young human being who is not yet an adult.

“Tha an leanabh a' cluich.”

The child is playing.

Also means
  1. baby
  2. infant
  3. child

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

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Scottish Gaelic
lios[ʎɛs̪]
noun
A piece of ground where plants, flowers, or herbs are grown. Historically, it can also mean a palace or a fortified place.

“Tha lios luibhean aige.”

He has a garden for herbs.

Also means
  1. garden
  2. longing in pregnancy
  3. dispute, debate, strife
  4. house, habitation
  5. palace
  6. fortified place

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

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litir[ˈʎiʰtʲiɾ]
noun
A written message sent by mail, or a character in an alphabet.

“Sgrìobh mi litir dhan charaid agam.”

I wrote a letter to my friend.

Also means
  1. letter (epistle; character)
  2. letter

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

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Scottish Gaelic
litreach
noun
This is the genitive form of the word litir, meaning it shows possession or relation to a letter. You use it when talking about something belonging to a letter.

“Ceann-latha na litreach.”

The date of the letter.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of litir
  2. of a letter

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

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Scottish Gaelic
luid
noun
A piece of old or torn cloth. It can also be used as a derogatory term for a person who is untidy or slovenly.

“Chan eil ach luid air aodach.”

There is only a rag on the clothes.

Also means
  1. rag
  2. tatter
  3. slut
  4. sloven
  5. trollop

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mala[ˈmãl̪ˠə]
noun
The eyebrow or the area of the forehead above the eyes.

“Tha mala dhubh aige.”

He has a dark brow.

Also means
  1. brow

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

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