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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
cham
adj
This is the form that the word 'cam' takes after certain grammatical particles that cause lenition. It is not used as an independent word with a separate dictionary meaning.

“Cha robh an t-slighe cham a' cur dragh oirn.”

The bent/crooked path was not bothering us.

Also means
  1. lenited form of cam

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

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Scottish Gaelic
hama[ˈhamə]
noun
A piece of meat cut from the thigh of a pig.

“Cheannaich mi hama ùr airson an dìnnear.”

I bought fresh ham for dinner.

Also means
  1. ham

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

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Scottish Gaelic
brama[ˈpɾamə]
noun
This is a grammatical form of the word for a fart, specifically the genitive singular case.

“Bha fuaim an brama fada.”

The sound of the fart was long.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of braim (“fart”)
  2. genitive singular of braim

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

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Scottish Gaelic
drama[ˈt̪ɾamə]
noun
Another way of writing the word dram, which refers to a small drink of alcohol.

“Ghabh e drama beag às a' chupa.”

He took a small dram from the cup.

Also means
  1. alternative form of dram

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
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
Uilleam[ˈɯʎam]
name
A traditional Scottish male given name. It is the Gaelic equivalent of the English name William.

“Tha Uilleam ag obair anns a' bhanca.”

William is working in the bank.

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

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Ioslamach
adj
Relating to the religion of Islam or the people who follow it.

“Tha eachdraidh Ioslamach glè inntinneach.”

Islamic history is very interesting.

Also means
  1. Islamic

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

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Scottish Gaelic
tàMeans am
verb
This is a form of the verb 'to be' used in the present tense. It is typically used at the beginning of a sentence.

“Tà iad toilichte.”

They are happy.

Also means
  1. independent present of bi: am, is, are
  2. am, is, are

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

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Scottish Gaelic
tha[ha]Means am
verb
The present tense form of the verb to be.

“Tha mi pòsta.”

I'm married.

Also means
  1. independent present of bi: am, is, are
  2. am, is, are

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

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Scottish Gaelic
BPAppears in an example
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
con[ˈkʰɔn]Appears in an example
noun
This is the plural form of the word for dog used in certain grammatical constructions. It corresponds to the English word dogs when used after a preposition or in a possessive sense.

“Tha am meud nan con mòr.”

The size of the dogs is big.

Also means
  1. genitive plural of cù

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

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Scottish Gaelic
pànAppears in an example
noun
A pawn, as used in a game like chess.

“Chuir e am pàn air an làr.”

He placed the pawn on the board.

Also means
  1. pawn

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Anna[ˈan̪ˠa]Appears in an example
name
A common female name. It is the Gaelic form of the English name Ann.

“Is mise Anna.”

I am Ann.

Also means
  1. a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Ann
  2. Ann

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mult[mul̪ˠt̪ˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A male sheep that has been castrated.

“Tha am mult a' ionaltradh anns a' phàirc.”

The wether is grazing in the field.

Also means
  1. wether (castrated ram)

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

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Scottish Gaelic
loisg[ɫ̪ɔʃkʲ]Appears in an example
verb
To set something on fire or to cause damage by fire or heat. It can also refer to the act of firing a weapon.

“Cha loisg thu am fiodh ma tha e fliuch.”

You will not burn the wood if it is wet.

Also means
  1. burn, scorch, char, sear, cremate
  2. fire (a gun, etc.)
  3. burn

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bainne[ˈb̥aɲə]Appears in an example
noun
A white liquid produced by mammals that people often drink.

“Tha am bainne fuar.”

The milk is cold.

Also means
  1. milk

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Sìneag[ˈʃiːnʲak]Appears in an example
name
This is a nickname for the female name Sìne. It is similar to the English names Jenny or Jennie.

“Is mise Sìneag.”

I am Jenny.

Also means
  1. a diminutive of the female given name Sìne, equivalent to English Jenny or Jennie
  2. Jenny

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

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Scottish Gaelic
CaitlinAppears in an example
name
A female given name that is a form of the name Catrìona, similar to Kathleen in English.

“Is mise Caitlin.”

I am Caitlin.

Also means
  1. a diminutive of the female given name Catrìona, from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Kathleen
  2. a female given name

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

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Scottish Gaelic
AlastairAppears in an example
name
Alastair is a Scottish Gaelic male given name. It is a common variation of the name Alasdair.

“Is mise Alastair.”

I am Alastair.

Also means
  1. a male given name, variant of Alasdair

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Gàidhlig[ˈɡ̊aːlikʲ]Appears in an example
name
The name of the Scottish Gaelic language.

“Tha mi ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig.”

I am learning Scottish Gaelic.

Also means
  1. Scottish Gaelic language
  2. any of the three Gaelic languages
  3. Scottish Gaelic

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

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Scottish Gaelic
priobadhAppears in an example
noun
The act of closing one eye quickly or a very short amount of time.

“ann am priobadh na sùla”

in a moment/in the wink of an eye

Also means
  1. verbal noun of priob
  2. act of winking or twinkling
  3. twinkle, wink, blink
  4. instant, moment
  5. glimpse

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

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Scottish Gaelic
prionnsa[ˈpʰrʲũːn̪ˠs̪ə]Appears in an example
noun
A male member of a royal family, usually the son of a king or queen.

“Bha am prionnsa sa chaisteal.”

The prince was in the castle.

Also means
  1. prince

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Gearmailt[ə ˈʝaˈɾamaʎtʲʰ]Appears in an example
name
The name of a country located in Central Europe.

“Tha mi a' fuireach sa Ghearmailt.”

I am living in Germany.

Also means
  1. Germany (a country in Central Europe)
  2. Germany

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

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Scottish Gaelic
SaighdearAppears in an example
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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