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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
pas
noun
An official document or card that gives someone permission to enter or travel somewhere.

“Seall dhomh am pas agad.”

Show me your pass.

Also means
  1. pass (permission)
  2. pass

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dealas
noun
A strong feeling of excitement and interest in something you are doing.

“Tha dealas mòr aice airson a' chiùil.”

She has great enthusiasm for music.

Also means
  1. warmth
  2. zeal
  3. enthusiasm
  4. eagerness

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dànadas
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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Scottish Gaelic
iasgair[ˈiəs̪kɛɾʲ]
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
Alastair
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
cianalas
noun
A sentimental longing for one's home or for a time in the past.

“Bha cianalas air an neach-siubhail.”

The traveler felt homesickness.

Also means
  1. homesickness, longing, nostalgia
  2. homesickness

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

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Scottish Gaelic
creideas
noun
This word refers to the state of believing in something or someone, encompassing concepts like faith or credibility.

“Chan eil creideas sam bith agam ann.”

I have no faith in it at all.

Also means
  1. trust
  2. faith
  3. credence
  4. credibility
  5. credit

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dìoghras
noun
A strong feeling or intense enthusiasm for something. It refers to deep dedication or fervor.

“Tha dìoghras mòr aice airson ceòl.”

She has a great passion for music.

Also means
  1. fervor
  2. passion

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dleasnas
noun
Something that you are expected or required to do as part of your job or responsibilities.

“Tha e mar dhleasnas dhomh a chuideachadh.”

It is my duty to help him.

Also means
  1. duty

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
geasachd[ˈkʲɛsaxk]
suffix
This refers to the power of magic, charms, or being strongly fascinated by something.

“Tha geasachd air an àite.”

There is a charm upon the place.

Also means
  1. enchantment, superstition, charm, fascination
  2. enchantment

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

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Scottish Gaelic
toileachas
noun
A feeling of happiness, joy, or satisfaction.

“Tha toileachas mòr agam a bhith an seo.”

It is a great pleasure for me to be here.

Also means
  1. pleasure
  2. cheer
  3. enjoyment
  4. happiness
  5. willingness

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fo gheasaibh[fɔ ˈʝes̪əv]
adj
Describes someone or something that is under a magic spell or deeply fascinated by something.

“Bha iad fo gheasaibh.”

They were spellbound.

Also means
  1. enchanted, spellbound
  2. enchanted

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bà[b̥aː]Means as
noun
This is the plural form of the word for cow. It can also appear as the genitive singular form of the word.

“Tha na bà a' ionaltradh air an raon.”

The cows are grazing on the field.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of bò
  2. plural of bò
  3. cows

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

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Scottish Gaelic
làn[l̪ˠaːn]Means as
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
mar[maɾ]Means as
prep
A preposition used to make comparisons or to describe the role of something.

“Tha e mar bhràthair dhomh.”

He is like a brother to me.

Also means
  1. as
  2. like

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Mòr[moːɾ]Means as
name
A traditional Scottish female name which can also be used as an equivalent to names like Marion or Sarah.

“Chunnaic mi Mòr an-diugh.”

I saw Mòr today.

Also means
  1. a female given name of Scots Gaelic origin, sometimes used as equivalent to Marion or Sarah
  2. Marion

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

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Scottish Gaelic
oir[ɔɾʲ]Means as
conj
A conjunction used to explain the reason for something, similar to 'because' or 'as'.

“Thog iad teine, oir bha an latha fuar.”

They made a fire since the day was cold.

Also means
  1. since, for, because
  2. since

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

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Scottish Gaelic
pànMeans as
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
pòs[pʰɔːs]Means as
verb
To enter into a legal or religious union with another person as spouse.

“Bu chòir dhaibh a phòsadh.”

They should marry.

Also means
  1. marry (perform the marriage ceremony); induct
  2. marry (become a married person)
  3. marry

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

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Scottish Gaelic
rus[rˠus̪]Means as
noun
Small white or brown grains from a plant that are cooked and eaten as food.

“Bha mi ag ithe rus an raoir.”

I was eating rice last night.

Also means
  1. rice (grain)
  2. rice

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Aodh[ɯːɣ]Means as
name
A male given name of Old Irish origin, used as the Gaelic equivalent for the English name Hugh.

“Is caraid dhomh Aodh.”

Aodh is a friend of mine.

Also means
  1. a male given name from Old Irish, equivalent to English Hugh though etymologically unrelated
  2. Hugh

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bata[ˈpaʰtə]Means as
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
clàrMeans as
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
guth[kuh]Means as
noun
The sound produced in the larynx and uttered by the mouth, especially as speech or song.

“Tha guth àlainn aice.”

She has a beautiful voice.

Also means
  1. voice

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

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Scottish Gaelic
leac[ʎɛxk]Means as
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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Scottish Gaelic
sèidMeans as
noun
The act of moving air, such as the wind moving or someone exhaling a puff of air.

“Bha sèid làidir bhon tuath.”

There was a strong blow from the north.

Also means
  1. blowing, puff
  2. blowing

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

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Scottish Gaelic
sgalMeans as
noun
A loud, sharp, or piercing sound such as a howl or a shriek.

“Chuala mi sgal sa ghaoith.”

I heard a howl in the wind.

Also means
  1. blast, howl, yell, shriek, squeal
  2. squall
  3. blast

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Sìne[ˈʃiːɲə]Means as
name
A common female given name. It is often translated as Jane, Jean, or Sheena in English.

“Tha Sìne a' fuireach ann an Glaschu.”

Jane lives in Glasgow.

Also means
  1. a female given name from Hebrew, equivalent to English Jane, commonly anglicized as Jean, Jane, or Sheena
  2. Jane

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bochd[ˈb̥ɔxk]Means as
adj
This word has two main meanings: having very little money or being in a state of bad health, such as being sick or ill.

“Tha mi a' faireachdainn beagan bochd an-diugh.”

I am feeling a little bit sick today.

Also means
  1. poor (having little money)
  2. poor (deserving sympathy)
  3. sick, ill (in poor health)
  4. poor

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cagar[ˈkʰakəɾ]Means as
noun
A low, quiet sound made by speaking softly. It can also refer to a secret or be used as an affectionate term for someone dear.

“Trobhad, a chagair.”

Come, dear.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of cagair
  2. whisper
  3. secret
  4. dear
  5. darling

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

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laogh[l̪ˠɯːɣ]Means as
noun
The young offspring of a cow, deer, or other similar animals. It is also used as an affectionate way to refer to a friend or a child.

“Chunnaic sinn laogh anns an raon.”

We saw a calf in the field.

Also means
  1. calf, fawn, kid (young of a cow or deer)
  2. friend
  3. term of endearment for a child.
  4. calf

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mòine[ˈmɔːɲə]Means as
noun
A dark, fibrous material formed by the partial decomposition of moss in bogs. It is often cut and dried for use as fuel.

“Tha an teine air a dhèanamh le mòine.”

The fire is made with peat.

Also means
  1. moss, morass, bog
  2. peat, turf
  3. peat

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

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Scottish Gaelic
pinceMeans as
adj
The comparative form of the adjective pinc, used to describe something as being 'more pink'.

“Tha an t-aodach seo nas pince na an t-seann fhear.”

This clothing is pinker than the old one.

Also means
  1. comparative degree of pinc

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

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Scottish Gaelic
-aiche[ixʲə]Means as
suffix
A suffix used to modify a word, often to denote a person or agent, serving as an alternative form to -iche.

“Chithear an iar-leasachan -aiche ann am faclan mar òranaiche.”

The suffix -aiche can be seen in words like òranaiche.

Also means
  1. alternative form of -iche

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cluich[kʰl̪ˠuç]Means as
noun
Engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation, such as a game or sport.

“Rinn e cluich air an fhacal "aotrom"”

He made a pun on the word "light"

Also means
  1. play, game, pastime, sport
  2. pun, play on words
  3. funeral games, funeral rites, solemnities
  4. battle
  5. vacation
  6. flirting
  7. play

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

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Scottish Gaelic
GobharMeans as
name
The name of the astrological sign known as Capricorn.

“Tha Gobhar na chomharra anns na speuran.”

Capricorn is a sign in the sky.

Also means
  1. Capricornus
  2. Capricorn

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

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Scottish Gaelic
leisgeMeans as
noun
An alternative spelling of the word leisg, used to describe laziness or reluctance. It can also appear as the genitive form of the same noun.

“Chan eil feum air an leisge sin.”

There is no need for that laziness.

Also means
  1. alternative form of leisg
  2. genitive singular of leisg
  3. leisg

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

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Cailean[ˈkʰalan]Means as
name
A male given name of Old Irish origin, used as the Gaelic equivalent for the English name Colin.

“Chunnaic mi Cailean an-dè.”

I saw Cailean yesterday.

Also means
  1. a male given name from Old Irish, equivalent to English Colin, though they are etymologically unrelated
  2. Colin

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Eòghann[ˈjoː.iɲ]Means as
name
A male given name from Old Irish. It is used as an equivalent to the English names John or Johannes.

“Chunnaic mi Eòghann an-dè.”

I saw John yesterday.

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

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

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