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Scottish Gaelic

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A
Scottish Gaelic
achadh[ˈaxəɣ]
noun
An open area of land used for farming or growing crops.

“Bha sinn a' ceangal sguab san achadh.”

We were binding sheaves in the field.

Also means
  1. field, plain, meadow
  2. corn field newly cut or ready for reaping
  3. field

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Art[arˠʃt̪]
name
A traditional male given name that corresponds to Arthur in English.

“Tha Art ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig.”

Arthur is learning Gaelic.

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

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

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B
Scottish Gaelic
bi[b̥i]
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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Scottish Gaelic
Brìghde[ˈb̥ɾʲiːtʲə]
name
A female given name originating from Old Irish. It corresponds to the Irish name Bríd or the English names Bridget or Brigid.

“Tha caraid agam leis an ainm Brìghde.”

I have a friend named Bridget.

Also means
  1. a female given name from Old Irish, equivalent to Irish Bríd or English Bridget or Brigid
  2. Bridget

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

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C
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
ceàrr[kʲʰaːrˠ]
adj
Not correct or inaccurate. It can also describe the direction that is not right.

“Tha sin ceàrr.”

That is wrong.

Also means
  1. wrong, incorrect, immoral, astray
  2. left
  3. wrong

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
clàr
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
coire[ˈkʰɔðə]
noun
A metal container used for boiling water, or a circular valley on a mountain.

“cuir air an coire”

put the kettle on

Also means
  1. kettle
  2. cauldron, boiler, vat
  3. dell, corrie
  4. whirlpool

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

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Scottish Gaelic
con[ˈkʰɔn]
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
cor[kʰɔɾ]
noun
The state something or someone is in, or a set of circumstances.

“Dè do chor? Cor math.”

How are you? I'm fine.

Also means
  1. condition, state
  2. condition, eventuality, circumstance
  3. method, manner
  4. custom
  5. surety
  6. term or condition (of a treaty)
  7. condition

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

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Scottish Gaelic
corp[kʰɔɾp]
noun
The physical body of a human or an animal.

“Tha cùram a' chuirp cudromach.”

Care of the body is important.

Also means
  1. body (human, animal)
  2. corpse
  3. body

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

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Scottish Gaelic
corra[ˈkʰɔrˠə]
adj
Used to describe things that happen once in a while or infrequently.

“corra phinnt còmhla ris na co-obraichean aige”

an occasional pint with his workmates

Also means
  1. odd
  2. occasional

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

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Scottish Gaelic
corra-mhonaidh
noun
A tall, long-legged bird that lives in wetland areas.

“Bha corra-mhonaidh na seasamh anns an uisge.”

A crane was standing in the water.

Also means
  1. crane (bird)
  2. crane

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

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Scottish Gaelic
corrach[ˈkʰɔrˠəx]
adj
Describes something that is very steep, uneven, or in an unsteady and shaky position.

“Tha an rathad gu math corrach.”

The road is very steep.

Also means
  1. steep, precipitous
  2. uneven
  3. shaky, precarious, unstable, unsteady
  4. steep

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

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Scottish Gaelic
corran[ˈkʰɔrˠan]
noun
A curved tool used for cutting grass or grain. It can also describe a crescent shape or a piece of land sticking out into the sea.

“Ghabh e an corran na làimh.”

He took the sickle in his hand.

Also means
  1. sickle, reaping hook
  2. crescent
  3. promontory
  4. sickle

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cuir[kʰuɾʲ]
verb
A very common verb meaning to place or set something somewhere. It is also used for sending things, planting seeds, or describing weather like rain or snow.

“An cuir thu am bainne ann sa chupa?”

Will you put the milk in the cup?

Also means
  1. put
  2. send
  3. plant, sow
  4. Used to indicate falling precipitation, whether rain or snow
  5. score
  6. set, shoot

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

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Scottish Gaelic
còig[kʰoːkʲ]Appears in an example
num
The number that comes after four and before six.

“Tha còig corragan air mo làimh.”

There are five fingers on my hand.

Also means
  1. five

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

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D
Scottish Gaelic
darach[ˈt̪aɾəx]
noun
A large, sturdy tree that grows acorns. It is often associated with strength and longevity.

“Tha darach mòr ri taobh an taighe.”

There is a large oak tree beside the house.

Also means
  1. oak

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dosAppears in an example
noun
A collection of things growing together or a cluster of material like a plume or tuft.

“Chunnaic mi dos mòr ann an oisean na gàrraidh.”

I saw a large bush in the corner of the garden.

Also means
  1. bush, thicket
  2. cluster, bushy collection of things
  3. tuft, plume, bow, cockade
  4. drone (of a bagpipe)
  5. hunting horn
  6. bush, pubic hair

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

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G
Scottish Gaelic
Gobhar
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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Ì
Scottish Gaelic
ìm[iːm]
noun
This is the Scottish Gaelic word for butter, the dairy product.

“fear an ìme mhòir 's e a's binne glòir”

the rich man's voice prevails

Also means
  1. butter

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

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L
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
maighdeann[ˈmɤ̃ĩtʲən]
noun
A young woman or a female servant who assists with housework.

“Tha an mhaighdeann ag obair anns an taigh.”

The maid is working in the house.

Also means
  1. maid, maiden, virgin
  2. female servant
  3. chambermaid
  4. nymph
  5. last handful of a crop of corn cut off the land
  6. standard or bearer of driving-wheel (spinning-wheel)
  7. maid

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

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S
Scottish Gaelic
Sgairp
name
The name of a zodiac sign or constellation.

“Tha Sgairp ri fhaicinn anns an adhar.”

Scorpius is visible in the sky.

Also means
  1. Scorpius
  2. Scorpio

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

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T
Scottish Gaelic
taca[ˈtʰaxkə]
noun
A specific nautical term referring to the fastening or rope used to secure the corner of a sail.

“Ceangail an taca gu teann.”

Fasten the tack tightly.

Also means
  1. tack (the fastening of a sail)

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

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Scottish Gaelic
teip
noun
A long, thin strip of material used for sticking things together or recording information.

“Tha an teip air an deasc.”

The tape is on the desk.

Also means
  1. tape

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

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Scottish Gaelic
tuilleadh[ˈt̪ʰɯʎəɣ]
noun
Used to describe an additional amount of something or to ask for an encore.

“A bheil tuilleadh agad?”

Do you have more?

Also means
  1. more (additional amount or number), encore
  2. more

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

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