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Scottish Gaelic

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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
aige[ˈɛkʲə]
pron
This is a prepositional pronoun meaning at him or at it, used for masculine nouns. It is commonly used to express possession or knowledge.

“Chan eil fhios aige.”

He doesn't know.

Also means
  1. third-person singular masculine of aig at him
  2. at it
  3. at him

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

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Scottish Gaelic
aighear
noun
A strong feeling of great happiness, joy, or high spirits.

“Bha mòran aighear anns an t-seòmar an nochd.”

There was much delight in the room tonight.

Also means
  1. delight
  2. joy
  3. merriment

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh[t̪ʰɤj]
noun
A building that serves as a residence or dwelling for people.

“Tha Seumas anns an taigh.”

James is in the house.

Also means
  1. house
  2. dwelling

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Nollaig[ˈn̪ˠol̪ˠikʲ]
name
The annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. It is celebrated on December 25th.

“Nollaig Chridheil dhut.”

Merry Christmas to you.

Also means
  1. Christmas

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ùrnaigh[ˈuːrˠn̪ˠɪ]
noun
An act of speaking to God or a spiritual power.

“Tha e ag ràdh ùrnaigh.”

He is saying a prayer.

Also means
  1. prayer

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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Scottish Gaelic
saighead[ˈs̪ɛ.ət̪]
noun
A thin, pointed projectile that is shot from a bow.

“Chuir an boghadair saighead.”

The archer fired an arrow.

Also means
  1. arrow

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

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Scottish Gaelic
truaighe[ˈt̪ʰɾuəjə]
noun
A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or extreme adversity.

“Bha mòran truaighe air an t-sluagh rè na h-ùine sin.”

The people suffered much misery during that time.

Also means
  1. misery
  2. adversity
  3. woe
  4. wretchedness
  5. calamity
  6. disaster

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

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Scottish Gaelic
maighdean[ˈmɤitʲən̪ˠ]
noun
This word is an alternative spelling of the word meaning maiden or virgin.

“Chunnaic mi maighdean bhrèagha.”

I saw a beautiful maiden.

Also means
  1. alternative form of maighdeann

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Maighstir
noun
A title used for a man, equivalent to Mr or Mister. It can also mean a master.

“Maighstir Mac Dhòmhnaill”

Mr MacDonald

Also means
  1. Mr, Mister, Master
  2. Mr

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Saighdear
name
The name of a constellation and zodiac sign.

“Tha Saighdear am measg nan reul-chriosan.”

Sagittarius is among the zodiac constellations.

Also means
  1. Sagittarius

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

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Scottish Gaelic
maighdeann[ˈmɤ̃ĩtʲən]
noun
A young woman or a female servant who assists with housework.

“Tha an mhaighdeann ag obair anns an taigh.”

The maid is working in the house.

Also means
  1. maid, maiden, virgin
  2. female servant
  3. chambermaid
  4. nymph
  5. last handful of a crop of corn cut off the land
  6. standard or bearer of driving-wheel (spinning-wheel)
  7. maid

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

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Scottish Gaelic
neapaigear
noun
A small square of cloth used for wiping one's nose or face.

“Ghlan e a shròn leis an neapaigear.”

He wiped his nose with the handkerchief.

Also means
  1. handkerchief

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-bìdh[ˈtʰɤj ˈpiːj]
noun
A place where you go to buy and eat prepared meals.

“Tha an taigh-bìdh seo glè mhath.”

This restaurant is very good.

Also means
  1. restaurant.
  2. restaurant

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-òsda
noun
An alternative spelling of the word for a hotel or inn.

“Is e taigh-òsda snog a th' ann.”

It is a nice hotel.

Also means
  1. alternative form of taigh-òsta
  2. hotel

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

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Scottish Gaelic
slànaighear[sɫ̪aːnɪjɛɾ]
noun
A person who heals others or a savior who rescues people from harm.

“Tha e na slànaighear math do dhaoine tinn.”

He is a good healer for sick people.

Also means
  1. healer
  2. savior

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-oibre
noun
A place where goods are manufactured or repaired.

“Tha e ag obair san taigh-oibre.”

He is working in the workshop.

Also means
  1. workshop
  2. factory

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-rèidh
noun
A financial institution where money is deposited or borrowed.

“Chaidh mi dhan taigh-rèidh madainn an-diugh.”

I went to the bank this morning.

Also means
  1. bank (financial)
  2. bank

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mo thruaighe
intj
An interjection used to express deep sorrow, pity, or misfortune.

“Mo thruaighe, cha do ràinig e a-mah.”

Alas, he did not arrive in time.

Also means
  1. alas
  2. alack
  3. woe is me

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-dealbh
noun
A place where people go to watch films.

“Chaidh Peadar don taigh-dhealbh.”

Peter went to the cinema.

Also means
  1. cinema

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-dhealbh[təjˈjaləv]
noun
A building where people go to watch films.

“Tha Màiri a' dol don taigh-dhealbh.”

Mary is going to the cinema.

Also means
  1. picture house
  2. cinema

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-leighis
noun
A building where sick or injured people are treated by doctors and nurses.

“Bha e san taigh-leighis fad seachdain.”

He was in the hospital for a week.

Also means
  1. hospital

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-malairt
noun
A financial institution where people keep their money and manage accounts.

“Tha an taigh-malairt dùinte an-diugh.”

The bank is closed today.

Also means
  1. A bank (financial).
  2. bank

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

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Scottish Gaelic
maighdeann-mara
noun
A mythical creature that is half woman and half fish.

“Tha sgeulachdan mu mhaighdeann-mara anns a' chladach.”

There are stories about a mermaid in the shore.

Also means
  1. mermaid
  2. sea-nymph

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-siùrsachd[t̪ʰɤj ʃuːrˠs̪əxk]
noun
A house where people pay for sexual services.

“Gabh mo leisgeul, càite a bheil an taigh-siùrsachd as fhaisge?”

Excuse me, where is the nearest brothel?

Also means
  1. brothel

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

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Scottish Gaelic
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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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-strìopachais[t̪ʰɤj st̪ɾiːpʰəxɪs]
noun
A place where prostitution takes place.

“Gabh mo leisgeul, càite a bheil an taigh-strìopachais as fhaisge?”

Excuse me, where is the nearest brothel?

Also means
  1. brothel

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

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Scottish Gaelic
-igMeans aig
suffix
A suffix used to indicate a slender version of the -aig suffix in word formation.

“Tha na faclan sin a' cleachdadh -ig.”

Those words use -ig.

Also means
  1. slender form of -aig

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bata[ˈpaʰtə]Appears in an example
noun
A long, sturdy stick used as an aid for walking or for support.

“Tha bata aig an t-seann duine.”

The old man has a walking stick.

Also means
  1. a staff
  2. a walking stick

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cnoc[kʰɾõʰk]Appears in an example
noun
A naturally raised area of land, usually smaller than a mountain.

“Cha rachainn gu cùl cnuic leis aig meadhon latha.”

I would not go with him behind a hill at mid-day.

Also means
  1. hill, hillock, knoll, eminence
  2. heel kibe
  3. council, court
  4. wisdom
  5. hill

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

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Scottish Gaelic
craos[kʰɾɯːs̪]Appears in an example
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
glòir[kɫ̪ɔːɾʲ]Appears in an example
noun
Great beauty, honor, or magnificence.

“Tha glòir mòr aig an tìr sin.”

That land has great glory.

Also means
  1. glory

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

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Scottish Gaelic
breacanAppears in an example
noun
A cloth patterned with crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors, often associated with Scottish tradition.

“Tha breacan aig an duine.”

The man has tartan.

Also means
  1. tartan

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dànadasAppears in an example
noun
A strong sense of self-assurance or boldness. It can sometimes imply being overly forward or impudent.

“Sheall e mòran dànadas aig a' choinneimh.”

He showed a lot of confidence at the meeting.

Also means
  1. arrogance
  2. assurance
  3. confidence
  4. impertinence
  5. impudence

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

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iasgair[ˈiəs̪kɛɾʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A person who catches fish as a job or for pleasure.

“Tha an t-iasgair aig a' mhuir.”

The fisherman is at the sea.

Also means
  1. fisher
  2. fisherman
  3. fisher, fisherman

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Ealasaid[ˈɛl̪ˠəs̪ɪtʲ]Appears in an example
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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Scottish Gaelic
tuireadhAppears in an example
noun
A song or poem expressing deep grief, especially for the dead.

“Seinnidh iad tuireadh aig an tiodhlacadh.”

They will sing a lament at the funeral.

Also means
  1. A lament
  2. dirge
  3. elegy
  4. death-song
  5. wail
  6. ululation
  7. bewailing
  8. lament

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Donnchadh[ˈd̪̊ũˈn̪ˠũxəɣ]Appears in an example
name
A male given name of Old Irish origin, equivalent to the English name Duncan.

“Tha Donnchadh aig an taigh.”

Duncan is at home.

Also means
  1. a male given name from Old Irish, equivalent to English Duncan
  2. Duncan

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

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Scottish Gaelic
carthannachdAppears in an example
noun
The act of showing kindness or providing help to those in need.

“Tha carthannachd a' tòiseachadh aig an taigh.”

Charity begins at home.

Also means
  1. charity

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cailleach dhubhAppears in an example
noun
A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent.

“Chunnaic mi a' chailleach dhubh aig an eaglais.”

I saw the nun at the church.

Also means
  1. nun

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

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