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Scottish Gaelic

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À
Scottish Gaelic
àr
noun
Great destruction of life, typically characterized by severe violence or carnage.

“Bha àr mòr ann an dèidh na blàir.”

There was great slaughter after the battle.

Also means
  1. slaughter
  2. carnage (more severe than marbh)

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

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B
Scottish Gaelic
bean-uasal
noun
A respectful term for a woman of high social standing or refined character.

“Bha bean-uasal ann an aodach àlainn aig a' chuirm.”

There was a lady in beautiful clothes at the feast.

Also means
  1. lady, noblewoman, gentlewoman
  2. lady

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

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Scottish Gaelic
boireannach[ˈb̥ɔðən̪ˠəx]
adj
Refers to something or someone that is female. It describes the feminine gender.

“Tha an t-oileanach boireannach ag ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig.”

The female student is learning Gaelic.

Also means
  1. female

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

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C
Scottish Gaelic
carthannachd
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
carthannas[ˈkʰarˠən̪ˠəsˠ]
noun
The feeling of kindness or warmth towards others.

“Sheall e carthannas dhuinn.”

He showed kindness to us.

Also means
  1. charity
  2. cordiality
  3. kindness

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

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Scottish Gaelic
char[xaɾ]
verb
This is the past tense form of the verb meaning to go. It is used when stating that someone went somewhere.

“Char mi dhan bhaile an-dè.”

I went to town yesterday.

Also means
  1. independent past of rach
  2. went

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

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Scottish Gaelic
charbon
noun
This is the lenited form of the word for carbon. It occurs in specific grammatical situations.

“chuir i an charbon air an teine”

she put the carbon on the fire

Also means
  1. lenited form of carbon
  2. carbon

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

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Scottish Gaelic
CaitrìonaAppears in an example
name
A female first name that is a variant of the name Catrìona.

“Tha mo charaid Caitrìona a' fuireach ann an Glaschu.”

My friend Caitrìona lives in Glasgow.

Also means
  1. a female given name, variant of Catrìona, equivalent to English Catherine

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

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Scottish Gaelic
càr[kʰaːɾ]Appears in an example
noun
A motor vehicle used for transportation on roads.

“chaidh mi air a' chàr an-dè”

I went by car yesterday

Also means
  1. car
  2. cart; chariot
  3. raft (for carrying things on)
  4. jaw
  5. fish
  6. stone

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

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D
Scottish Gaelic
draoidheachd[drɯɪʲaxk]
noun
A word referring to supernatural powers or the practice of magic. It is often used to describe spells or enchantment.

“Tha draoidheachd anns a' cheòl seo.”

There is magic in this music.

Also means
  1. bewitchment
  2. sorcery
  3. druidism
  4. druidry
  5. magic
  6. charm
  7. enchantment

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

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F
Scottish Gaelic
Fearchar[ˈfɛɾɛxəɾ]
name
A traditional Scottish male first name.

“Chuir Fearchar fios thugam.”

Fearchar sent word to me.

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

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fireannach
adj
Refers to something or someone that is male. It describes the masculine gender.

“Is e fireannach a th' ann an cat an nàbaidh.”

The neighbor's cat is a male.

Also means
  1. male
  2. masculine

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

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G
Scottish Gaelic
gaisgeach[ˈɡ̥aʃkʲax]
noun
A person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character.

“Bha an gaisgeach glè thapaidh.”

The hero was very brave.

Also means
  1. hero
  2. champion
  3. warrior

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
gnè[krɛː]
noun
A particular variety or class of thing, or a person's nature and character.

“Tha gnè math aige.”

He has a good nature.

Also means
  1. type
  2. sort
  3. gender
  4. sex
  5. nature
  6. species
  7. breed
  8. category
  9. essence
  10. disposition
  11. temper
  12. quality

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

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Scottish Gaelic
grinn[ɡ̊ðẽĩɲ]
adj
Describing something that is attractive, pleasant, or charming. It can also refer to something that is elegant or well-crafted.

“Abair gur grinn thusa!”

How sweet that you are!

Also means
  1. sweet
  2. delightful
  3. beautiful
  4. charming
  5. elegant

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

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I
Scottish Gaelic
Iùdhach[ˈjuː.əx]Appears in an example
noun
A member of the people and cultural community whose traditional religion is Judaism.

“Tha mo charaid na Iùdhach.”

My friend is Jewish.

Also means
  1. Jew

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

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L
Scottish Gaelic
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
loisg[ɫ̪ɔʃkʲ]
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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M
Scottish Gaelic
maise[ˈmaʃə]
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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Scottish Gaelic
madainn mhath[mat̪əɲ ˈva]Appears in an example
intj
A greeting used specifically during the morning hours.

“Madainn mhath, a charaid.”

Good morning, friend.

Also means
  1. good morning, greetings, hello
  2. good morning

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

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N
Scottish Gaelic
nadAppears in an example
prep
This is a preposition meaning 'in' combined with the singular 'your'. It is used to describe someone's state or what is inside them.

“Tha thu nad charaid math.”

You are a good friend.

Also means
  1. in thy
  2. in your (singular)
  3. in your

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

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S
Scottish Gaelic
saor[s̪ɯːɾ]
adj
Describes something that costs nothing or someone who is not under control or constraint.

“Tha am fiosrachadh seo saor do na h-uile.”

This information is free to everyone.

Also means
  1. free
  2. cheap

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

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Scottish Gaelic
seachd deagh-bheusan
noun
A phrase referring to seven positive moral qualities or character traits.

“Tha na seachd deagh-bheusan glè chudromach.”

The seven virtues are very important.

Also means
  1. seven virtues

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

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Scottish Gaelic
seòrsa[ˈʃɔːrˠs̪ə]
noun
A category of things that have similar characteristics.

“Dè an seòrsa leabhair a tha seo?”

What sort of book is this?

Also means
  1. sort
  2. type
  3. kind
  4. category
  5. breed
  6. genus
  7. species
  8. tribe
  9. gender
  10. sex

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

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U
Scottish Gaelic
uaisleachd
noun
This is an alternative term for nobility, referring to high social status or refined character.

“Bha uaisleachd na h-àrd-chlas aice.”

She had the nobility of the upper class.

Also means
  1. alternative form of uaisle
  2. nobility

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

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