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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
bi[b̥i]Means being
verb
This is the core verb used to express existence or a state of being. It is an irregular verb that changes form depending on the tense and context.

“Tha mi sgìth.”

I am tired.

Also means
  1. to be
  2. to exist
  3. Used with air to form various tenses with perfect meaning

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

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fo[fɔ]Means being
prep
A preposition used to describe something being in a position beneath or lower than something else. It can also describe being affected by a feeling or state.

“Tha an cat fo bhòrd.”

The cat is under the table.

Also means
  1. under, below, beneath
  2. at the bottom of
  3. under the influence of, affected by, overwhelmed with, full of
  4. under

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

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ri[ɾʲi]Means being
prep
A common preposition used to describe being against something, moving toward something, or being busy with an activity.

“ris a' ghaoith”

against the wind

Also means
  1. to, against, with
  2. up
  3. as
  4. Used with a noun or verbal noun to express up to or involved in
  5. to

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

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cam[kʰaum]Means being
adj
Something that is bent or not straight. It can also describe a person who is one-eyed or someone who is being tricky or dishonest.

“Tha an t-slighe seo glè cham.”

This path is very crooked.

Also means
  1. crooked, askew
  2. one-eyed
  3. wry, deceitful, tricky
  4. crooked

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

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dia[tʲia]Means being
noun
A word referring to a divine being or a god in a religious or mythological context.

“Is e Dia an t-uile chumhachd.”

God is all-powerful.

Also means
  1. god
  2. deity
  3. god, deity

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

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fon[fɔn̪ˠ]Means being
prep
This word is a shortened form created by combining the preposition 'fo' (under) and the definite article 'an' (the). It is used to describe something being positioned underneath a specific object.

“Tha an cat fon bhòrd.”

The cat is under the table.

Also means
  1. contraction of fo + an
  2. under the

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

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sanMeans being
prep
A preposition used to indicate being inside something or a specific time.

“san anmoch”

in the evening

Also means
  1. in the

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

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cian[kʰʲian]Means being
noun
A state of being far away or a long time ago. It refers to remoteness in space or time.

“’S cian nan cian bho dh’fhàg mi Leòdhas”

It’s ages and ages since I left Lewis.

Also means
  1. distance
  2. remoteness

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

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fear[fɛɾ]Means being
noun
A male human being or a person's male spouse.

“Tha an fear sin gu math àrd.”

That man is very tall.

Also means
  1. man
  2. husband, male spouse

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

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gean[cɛn]Means being
noun
A sense of being in good spirits or having a happy and pleasant temperament.

“Tha gean math air an là an-diugh.”

They are in good cheer today.

Also means
  1. cheerfulness
  2. good humour

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

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geas[kʲes]Means being
noun
A state of being under a magic spell or sorcery.

“Bha an geas air.”

The enchantment was upon him.

Also means
  1. enchantment
  2. sorcery

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

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mire[mʲiɾʲə]Means being
noun
The state of being cheerful, having fun, or engaging in playful activity.

“Bha mòran mire aig an fhèis.”

There was much merriment at the festival.

Also means
  1. merriment
  2. mirth
  3. frolic

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

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Scottish Gaelic
oireMeans being
noun
The form of the word 'oir' used when it is in the genitive case. It describes being of or belonging to an edge or border.

“Bha e na sheasamh air oire na creige.”

He was standing on the edge of the rock.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of oir
  2. edge

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

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Scottish Gaelic
seidMeans being
noun
A term used to describe a full meal or the feeling of being completely stuffed after eating. It can also refer to a makeshift bed on the floor.

“Fhuair e a sheid.”

He got his fill.

Also means
  1. tympany, swelling of the body from flatulence
  2. swelling in a person from luxurious living and deep potations
  3. full meal
  4. bellyful, surfeit
  5. bed spread on the floor, palette, shakedown
  6. truss of hay, grass or straw
  7. bellyful

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

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sultMeans being
noun
A noun referring to the tissue stored in the body or the quality of being plump. It can also refer to richness or, figuratively, to a sense of mirth and joy.

“Tha sult air a' chrodh.”

The cattle are fat.

Also means
  1. fat (tissue)
  2. fatness, plumpness
  3. richness
  4. mirth, joy
  5. fat

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

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teas[t͡ʃʰes̪]Means being
noun
The quality of being hot or a high temperature. It is often used to describe warmth from the sun or a fire.

“Bha iad gam blianadh fhèin anns teas na grèine.”

They were basking in the heat of the sun.

Also means
  1. heat

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

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tost[t̪ʰɔs̪t̪]Means being
noun
The state of being quiet or not speaking.

“Bha tost anns an t-seòmar.”

There was silence in the room.

Also means
  1. silence

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

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bochd[ˈb̥ɔxk]Means being
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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cruasMeans being
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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maise[ˈmaʃə]Means being
noun
The quality of being pleasant, attractive, or graceful. It refers to the state of having charm or elegance.

“Tha maise mhòr oirre.”

She has great beauty.

Also means
  1. beauty
  2. grace
  3. elegance
  4. charm

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

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neach[ɲɛx]Means being
noun
A word used to describe a human being, an individual, or a body.

“Is math an neach e.”

He is a good person.

Also means
  1. being
  2. person
  3. body
  4. individual

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

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pinceMeans being
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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trang[tʰɾaŋɡ]Means being
adj
Describes being very busy, crowded, or having a close and friendly relationship with someone.

“Bha mi trang an-diugh.”

I was busy today.

Also means
  1. busy
  2. throng
  3. on good terms
  4. very intimate

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

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banail[ˈpɑnəl]Means being
adj
Having qualities that are traditionally associated with women or being womanly.

“Tha i gu math banail.”

She is very feminine.

Also means
  1. feminine, womanly
  2. virginal
  3. feminine

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

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beatha[b̥ɛh]Means being
noun
The existence of a living being or the general experience of being alive.

“Is math an beatha seo.”

This life is good.

Also means
  1. life

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

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creach[kʲʰɾʲɛx]Means being
noun
The act of destroying something or the result of being destroyed. It can also refer to something taken by force.

“Rinn an stoirm creach mhòr air a' bhaile.”

The storm caused great destruction to the town.

Also means
  1. booty, plunder, prey, quarry
  2. destruction, disaster, ruin, devastation
  3. destruction

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

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daorsaMeans being
noun
The state of being held against one's will in service to another.

“Fhuair iad saorsa bho daorsa.”

They found freedom from slavery.

Also means
  1. slavery

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

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pòsadh[ˈpʰɔːs̪əɣ]Means being
noun
The act or process of marrying, or the state of being married.

“Bha am pòsadh glè mhath.”

The marriage was very good.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of pòs
  2. marriage

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

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tùirseMeans being
noun
A general feeling of melancholy or being downcast.

“Tha tùirse air mo chridhe.”

There is sadness on my heart.

Also means
  1. affliction
  2. dejection
  3. grief
  4. melancholy
  5. mourning
  6. sadness
  7. sorrow

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

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uaisleMeans being
noun
Refers to a person's high social standing, family background, or refined manners. It can also describe a quality of being generous or liberal.

“Tha uaisle mhòr aice.”

She has great nobility.

Also means
  1. nobility of descent, gentility, pride, genteel extraction, high birth, gentlemanly manners
  2. liberality, generosity
  3. nobility

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

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aingeal[ˈãjəl̪ˠ]Means being
noun
A divine being found in many religions, often acting as a heavenly spirit or messenger.

“Chunnaic e aingeal anns an aisling.”

He saw an angel in the dream.

Also means
  1. angel
  2. messenger

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

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cruinne[ˈkʰɾɯɲə]Means being
noun
A word referring to a sphere or globe, like the world. It can also describe a circle or the quality of being round.

“Tha an t-saoghal na chruinne.”

The world is a sphere.

Also means
  1. sphere, globe, orb
  2. circle, circumference
  3. exactness, roundness
  4. sphere

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

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dànadasMeans being
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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deamhan[ˈtʲãũ.an]Means being
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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duilich[ˈd̪̊uliç]Means being
adj
Describes something that is hard to do or a feeling of being sad or apologetic.

“Tha mi duilich.”

I'm sorry.

Also means
  1. arduous
  2. difficult
  3. complicated
  4. sad
  5. sorry

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

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leanabh[ˈʎãnu]Means being
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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radharc[ˈrˠɤː.əɾk]Means being
noun
The ability to see or the scene that is being observed.

“Tha an radharc seo glè àlainn.”

This view is very beautiful.

Also means
  1. power of vision, eyesight
  2. view, prospect
  3. pupil (of the eye)
  4. view

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

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saoirse[ˈs̪ɯːrˠʃə]Means being
noun
The state of being free or at liberty.

“Tha saoirse glè chudromach dhuinn uile.”

Freedom is very important to us all.

Also means
  1. alternative form of saorsa (“freedom”)
  2. freedom

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

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teagasg[ˈtʃʰekəs̪k]Means being
noun
The act of instructing or the content being taught. It refers to the process of giving knowledge or formal lessons.

“Tha e a' toirt seachad teagasg math.”

He is providing good instruction.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of teagaisg
  2. teaching, tuition
  3. pedagogy
  4. doctrine, moral, instruction
  5. teaching

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

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thairis[ˈhaðɪʃ]Means being
adv
This word describes movement across a distance or passing over something. It can also refer to being abroad or beyond a certain point.

“thairis na bliadhnaichean”

over the years

Also means
  1. over, across
  2. abroad
  3. beyond
  4. over

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

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