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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
cho[xɔ]
adv
A word used to compare things or to indicate the degree of a quality.

“Tha Màiri cho tinn ri cù.”

Mary's as sick as a dog.

Also means
  1. so
  2. as

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

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Scottish Gaelic
chor[xɔɾ]
noun
This is the lenited form of the word 'cor', which refers to the state or condition of something.

“Cha robh an chor cho math sin.”

The condition was not that good.

Also means
  1. lenited form of cor
  2. condition

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

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Scottish Gaelic
lìnAppears in an example
noun
This word is the genitive case form of the noun lìon, which usually refers to a net, a web, or the substance linen.

“Tha dath an lìn seo cho geal ris an t-sneachda.”

The color of this linen is as white as snow.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of lìon

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ragAppears in an example
adj
Describes something that is not flexible and does not bend easily. It can also describe someone who is very stubborn.

“Tha an t-aodach cho rag sin.”

The cloth is so stiff.

Also means
  1. stiff, rigid, inflexible
  2. stubborn, obstinate
  3. stiff

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

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Scottish Gaelic
agus[ˈaɣəs]Appears in an example
conj
This is a very common word used to connect two items, clauses, or ideas. It can also be used in comparisons.

“Tha e cheart cho math agus a bha e.”

It is just as good as it was.

Also means
  1. as well as
  2. as
  3. while; although (introduces a small clause)
  4. and

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

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Scottish Gaelic
sona[sɔnə]Appears in an example
adj
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. It can also describe someone or something that is lucky.

“Tha mi cho sona ri bròig!”

I’m as happy as a shoe!

Also means
  1. happy
  2. fortunate, lucky

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

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Scottish Gaelic
milis[ˈmilɪʃ]Appears in an example
adj
Describes something that tastes like sugar or honey. It can also describe a sound that is very pleasant or musical to hear.

“cho milis ris an t-siùcar”

as sweet as sugar

Also means
  1. sweet, sugary
  2. melodious, dulcet
  3. sweet

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bodhar[ˈpo.əɾ]Appears in an example
adj
Unable to hear or having difficulty hearing. It can also describe something as dull or heavy.

“cho bodhar ri gobhar san fhoghar”

deaf as a doorpost

Also means
  1. deaf, hard of hearing
  2. dull, heavy
  3. deaf

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

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Scottish Gaelic
crosta[ˈkʰɾɔs̪t̪ə]Appears in an example
adj
Used to describe someone who is irritable, grumpy, or in a bad mood. It can also describe naughty behavior.

“Na bi cho crosta.”

Do not be so grumpy.

Also means
  1. cross, irritable, grumpy, grouchy
  2. naughty, peevish
  3. cross

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cumhang[ˈkʰũ.ək]Appears in an example
adj
Something that does not have much width or space. It can also describe a person who does not have an open mind or is judgmental.

“Cha chreid thu dè cho cumhang is a tha cridhe Chaluim!”

You would not believe how narrow-minded Calum is!

Also means
  1. narrow, close, tight
  2. close-minded, narrow-minded, illiberal
  3. narrow

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

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Scottish Gaelic
co-sheòrsachdAppears in an example
noun
Romantic or sexual attraction to people of the same gender.

“Tha còirichean aig daoine mu cho-sheòrsachd.”

People have rights regarding homosexuality.

Also means
  1. homosexuality

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

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