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A
Scottish Gaelic
agus[ˈaɣəs]
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
aba[ˈapə]Appears in an example
noun
The head of a monastery or a similar religious community.

“An nì a nì an dara h-aba subhach, nì e dubhach an t-aba eile.”

What makes the one abbot glad makes the other abbot sad.

Also means
  1. abbot

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

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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 chèile
noun
A woman who is married to someone. It is a formal and standard way to refer to a spouse.

“Is i mo bhean chèile a tha ann.”

She is my wife.

Also means
  1. A wife, also see bean-phòsda
  2. wife

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bó[poː]
noun
An older, no longer used way of spelling the word for cow. The current standard spelling is bò.

“Tha bó mhòr aige.”

He has a big cow.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of bò
  2. cow

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

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Scottish Gaelic
broc[pɾɔʰk]
noun
A stocky animal with a black and white striped face that lives in an underground burrow.

“Tha broc a' fuireach fon talamh.”

A badger lives under the ground.

Also means
  1. badger (Meles meles)
  2. synonym of faol (“wolf”)
  3. badger

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

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Scottish Gaelic
brotanAppears in an example
noun
This is the plural form of the word 'brot', meaning more than one portion or type of broth.

“Tha iomadh brotan eadar-dhealaichte ann.”

There are many different broths.

Also means
  1. plural of brot
  2. broths

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

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C
Scottish Gaelic
cab[kʰap]
noun
The mouth of a person or animal. It is often used in a slightly informal or blunt way.

“Dùin do chab!”

Shut your mouth!

Also means
  1. mouth

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cagar[ˈkʰakəɾ]
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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Scottish Gaelic
calma[ˈkʰal̪ˠamə]
adj
Describing someone who is courageous, determined, or physically strong and sturdy.

“Bha an gaisgeach calma anns a' bhlàr.”

The hero was brave in the battle.

Also means
  1. brave, stout, daring, resolute, strong
  2. thickset, brawny, robust
  3. brave

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ciar[cʰiaɾ]
adj
Used to describe someone or something that is dark, dun, or dusky in colour. It can also describe a gloomy or depressed state of mind.

“Tha an speur ciar an nochd.”

The sky is dusky tonight.

Also means
  1. swarthy, dark, dun, dusky
  2. gloomy, depressed.
  3. swarthy

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cum[kʰuːm]
verb
This is an alternative way to write the verb meaning to hold or keep something.

“Cum an leabhar seo.”

Keep this book.

Also means
  1. keep

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

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D
Scottish Gaelic
dall[d̪̊aul̪ˠ]
adj
Unable to see. It can also describe someone who is ignorant or a situation that is dark and obscure.

“Tha an duine dall ag èisteachd ris a' cheòl.”

The blind man is listening to the music.

Also means
  1. blind
  2. ignorant
  3. obscure
  4. dark
  5. misled
  6. puzzled

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dar[t̪ər]
conj
A conjunction used to mean 'when' in relative or non-interrogative sentences.

“Bha sinne air na cuairteachdainn leis a’ Ghàidhlig dar a bha sinn nana cloinn”

We had been surrounded with Gaelic when we were children

Also means
  1. when (relative/non-interrogative)
  2. when

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dara[ə ˈn̪ˠd̪arˠə]
num
This word is used to describe the number two in a sequence, meaning second. It is commonly used when listing things in order.

“Is e an dara latha den t-seachdain a th' ann an-diugh.”

Today is the second day of the week.

Also means
  1. second

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

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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
dé
pron
This is an older, no longer current way of spelling the word for 'what' in Scottish Gaelic. The modern standard spelling is 'dè'.

“Dè tha thu ag ràdh?”

What are you saying?

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of dè
  2. what

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dig
verb
An older, no longer standard way of spelling the word 'tig'.

“Is e dig an seann litreachadh de tig.”

Dig is the old spelling of tig.

Also means
  1. obsolete spelling of tig

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

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Scottish Gaelic
doilleir[ˈdɔɪ.ʎɛr]
adj
Describes something that is dark, dim, or gloomy. It can also describe things that are hard to understand or even someone who is not clever.

“Tha an latha gu math doilleir an-diugh.”

The day is quite dark/gloomy today.

Also means
  1. dark, dim, gloomy, murky
  2. obscure, opaque
  3. cloudy, dull, dusky, overcast
  4. stupid
  5. dark

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dorcha[ˈt̪ɔɾɔxə]
adj
This describes a lack of light. It can be used for the time of night or a dimly lit space.

“Tha an oidhche dorcha.”

The night is dark.

Also means
  1. dark

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dorus
noun
This is an older or alternative spelling of the common Scottish Gaelic word for door.

“fosgail an dorus”

open the door

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of doras
  2. door

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

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Scottish Gaelic
druid
noun
A common type of small, dark, noisy bird often found in flocks.

“Chunnaic mi druid air a' chraoibh.”

I saw a starling on the tree.

Also means
  1. starling

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dubh[d̪̊uh]
adj
The darkest possible colour, similar to the colour of coal or soot. It is also used to describe someone with black hair.

“Tha Dòmhnall Dubh an Dòmhnallaich a-nochd a' tòir air Mòraig.”

Black-haired Donald MacDonald is chasing after Morag tonight.

Also means
  1. black
  2. black-haired

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

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Scottish Gaelic
drùiseantachd[ˈt̪rˠuːʃən̪t̪ʰaxk]Appears in an example
noun
Printed or visual material intended to arouse sexual desire.

“Tha dragh air mu dheidhinn na drùiseantachd a tha ri fhaighinn air an eadar-lìon.”

He is worried about the pornography available on the internet.

Also means
  1. pornography

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

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E
Scottish Gaelic
eo
noun
This is an alternative spelling for the word eò.

“Tha eo na sgrìobhadh eile airson eò.”

Eo is another way of writing eò.

Also means
  1. alternative form of eò

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

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F
Scottish Gaelic
feis[feʃ]Appears in an example
noun
This word refers to the physical act of sexual intercourse.

“Tha feis na phàirt nàdarra de bheatha.”

Sex is a natural part of life.

Also means
  1. sex
  2. intercourse

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

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Scottish Gaelic
feud[feːt̪]Appears in an example
verb
Used to express that something is necessary or required.

“b’ fheudar dhomh falbh”

I had to leave

Also means
  1. must, have to
  2. must

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

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G
Scottish Gaelic
gorm[ɡ̊ɔrɔm]
adj
A word used to describe the color blue. In Gaelic, it is also frequently used to describe the color of natural things like green grass or dark animal fur.

“Tha an speur gorm.”

The sky is blue.

Also means
  1. blue, dark blue
  2. green; blue-green to verdant (natural; of plants, especially grass)
  3. green (inexperienced or naive)
  4. black, dark gray (of animal fur)
  5. black (of skin colour)
  6. blue

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

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L
Scottish Gaelic
latha math[l̪ˠa.a ˈma]
intj
A common way to say hello or offer a greeting to someone during the day.

“Latha math dhut!”

Good day to you!

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

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

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Scottish Gaelic
luspardan
noun
A small legendary creature, often described as a sprite or dwarf.

“Bha an luspardan a’ falach anns an fheur.”

The sprite was hiding in the grass.

Also means
  1. dwarf
  2. sprite

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

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Scottish Gaelic
leannan[ˈʎan̪ˠan]Appears in an example
noun
A person with whom one is in a romantic relationship. It refers to a sweetheart or someone you love deeply.

“A leannain ghrinn, ciamar a theirinn cia mheud a tha gràdh agam ort?”

O sweet darling, how could I say how much I love thee?

Also means
  1. lover
  2. sweetheart

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

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M
Scottish Gaelic
ma 's e do thoil e
intj
A polite way to ask for something or to make a request. It is the standard way to say please in Scottish Gaelic.

“Thoir dhomh an t-aran, ma 's e do thoil e.”

Give me the bread, please.

Also means
  1. please

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

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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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Scottish Gaelic
math[mã(h)]
adj
Describing something that has positive qualities or is of a high standard.

“'S math sin.”

That's good.

Also means
  1. good

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mòine[ˈmɔːɲə]
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
mù[mũː]
adj
A regional variant of the word for bigger, commonly used in areas like Lewis and Ross-shire.

“Tha an taigh aige mù na mo thaigh-sa.”

His house is bigger than my house.

Also means
  1. Lewis, Ross-shire, Inverness-shire, and Perthshire form of motha (“bigger”)
  2. bigger

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mala[ˈmãl̪ˠə]Appears in an example
noun
The eyebrow or the area of the forehead above the eyes.

“Tha mala dhubh aige.”

He has a dark brow.

Also means
  1. brow

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

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O
Scottish Gaelic
oidhche[ˈɤ̃ĩçə]
noun
The period of time between sunset and sunrise when it is dark.

“Tha an oidhche glè fhuar.”

The night is very cold.

Also means
  1. night

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

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P
Scottish Gaelic
Peadar[ˈpʰet̪əɾ]
name
A common male first name that is the Scottish Gaelic version of the English name Peter.

“Is e Peadar an t-ainm a th' air an duine sin.”

Peter is the name of that man.

Also means
  1. a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Peter
  2. Peter

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

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S
Scottish Gaelic
Saor Alba
phrase
A phrase used as a motto advocating for the independence of Scotland.

“Chuala sinn na daoine a' glaodhach: Saor Alba!”

We heard the people shouting: Free Scotland!

Also means
  1. Free Scotland; an independence motto.
  2. Free Scotland

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

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Scottish Gaelic
sè[ʃɛː]
num
A number that represents the value of six. This is a regional form used in South Argyll.

“Tha sè madadh-allaidh agam.”

I have six wolves.

Also means
  1. South Argyll form of sia (“six”)
  2. six

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

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Scottish Gaelic
so[s̪ɔ]Appears in an example
pron
An older way of writing 'seo' or the emphatic suffix '-sa'. It is rarely seen in modern writing.

“Cha chleachdar am facal so tuilleadh.”

This word is no longer used.

Also means
  1. obsolete form of -sa
  2. obsolete form of seo

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

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Scottish Gaelic
strìopach[st̪ɾiːpʰəx]Appears in an example
noun
A person who engages in sexual activity for money.

“Bha e na strìopach ann an saoghal dorcha.”

He was a prostitute in a dark world.

Also means
  1. prostitute
  2. whore, harlot

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

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T
Scottish Gaelic
toir[t̪ʰɔɾʲ]
verb
This is a dialect variation of the verb 'thoir', commonly used in Sutherland to mean 'give' or 'take'.

“Toir dhomh an leabhar.”

Give me the book.

Also means
  1. Sutherland form of thoir

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

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Scottish Gaelic
tu[d̪̊u]
pron
The second person singular pronoun, used specifically after certain verb endings.

“An cuala tu sin?”

Did you hear that?

Also means
  1. Form of thu (“thou, you”) used after verb forms ending in -n, -s or -dh.

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

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Scottish Gaelic
taigh-dealbhAppears in an example
noun
A place where people go to watch films.

“Chaidh Peadar don taigh-dhealbh.”

Peter went to the cinema.

Also means
  1. cinema

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

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U
Scottish Gaelic
uinnseannAppears in an example
noun
A type of deciduous tree known for its tough wood. This word also refers to the wood taken from this tree.

“Seach an Darach 's an t-Uinnseann, 's iad geàrrt' dhan làr...”

For the oak and the Ash, they are cut to the ground...

Also means
  1. The ash tree
  2. The wood of the ash tree

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

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