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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
iad[at̪]
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a group of people or things other than the speaker and the listener.

“Bha iad a' teagasg Seamus.”

They were teaching James.

Also means
  1. third-person plural pronoun; they, them
  2. they

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

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Scottish Gaelic
biadh[b̥iəɣ]
noun
This refers to something that people or animals eat to stay alive. It can also refer to a specific meal.

“Dh’ullaich mi biadh.”

I prepared a meal.

Also means
  1. food
  2. meal

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

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Scottish Gaelic
diadhachd
noun
A word used to refer to matters of religion, divinity, or the study of theology. It can also describe a person's godliness or piety.

“Tha ùidh mhòr aice ann an diadhachd.”

She has a great interest in theology.

Also means
  1. religion
  2. divinity
  3. theology
  4. deity
  5. godliness
  6. piety
  7. devotion

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

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Scottish Gaelic
tàAppears in an example
verb
This is a form of the verb 'to be' used in the present tense. It is typically used at the beginning of a sentence.

“Tà iad toilichte.”

They are happy.

Also means
  1. independent present of bi: am, is, are
  2. am, is, are

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

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Scottish Gaelic
co-Appears in an example
prefix
A prefix added to words to show that an action is shared or mutual, like 'co-obraich' for cooperate.

“Tha iad ag obair còmhla.”

They are working together.

Also means
  1. Usually (but not always) designates mutuality or reciprocity.
  2. mutuality or reciprocity

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mun[man(ə)]Appears in an example
prep
A preposition meaning about, around, or concerning someone or something.

“Tha iad a' bruidhinn mun chùis.”

They are talking about the matter.

Also means
  1. about the, about their, about my, about whom, about which
  2. around the, around their, around my, around whom, around which
  3. concerning the, concerning their, concerning my, concerning whom, concerning which
  4. about the

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

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Scottish Gaelic
oir[ɔɾʲ]Appears in an example
conj
A conjunction used to explain the reason for something, similar to 'because' or 'as'.

“Thog iad teine, oir bha an latha fuar.”

They made a fire since the day was cold.

Also means
  1. since, for, because
  2. since

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ribAppears in an example
verb
To trap or ensnare someone or something.

“Bidh iad a' rib nam beathaichean.”

They are trapping the animals.

Also means
  1. trap
  2. ensnare

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

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Scottish Gaelic
anns[as̪]Appears in an example
prep
This preposition is used to indicate location inside something when it comes before the definite article.

“Tha iad a' fuireach anns a' bhaile.”

They live in the town.

Also means
  1. the form of (ann) an, am (“in”) used before definite article: in
  2. in

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

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Scottish Gaelic
asta[ˈas̪t̪ə]Appears in an example
pron
A prepositional pronoun meaning 'from them' or 'out of them'.

“Thàinig iad asta.”

They came out of them.

Also means
  1. third-person plural of à: from them
  2. from them

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fastAppears in an example
verb
This is an alternative way of writing the verb 'fastaidh', which means to hire or employ someone for work.

“Tha iad a' fast luchd-obrach ùr.”

They are hiring new workers.

Also means
  1. alternative form of fastaidh (“hire, employ”)
  2. hire

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mearAppears in an example
adj
Describes someone who is in a happy, joyful, or lively mood.

“Tha iad gu math mear an-diugh.”

They are quite merry/lively today.

Also means
  1. merry, joyful
  2. playful, lively
  3. merry

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

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Scottish Gaelic
teas[t͡ʃʰes̪]Appears in an example
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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Scottish Gaelic
trodAppears in an example
noun
This is a noun used to describe a disagreement or an argument between people. It can also refer to the act of scolding someone.

“Bha iad ann an trod chruaidh.”

They were in a hard quarrel.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of troid
  2. quarrel
  3. reproof, rebuke, scolding

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cruasAppears in an example
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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Scottish Gaelic
dlùth[dɫ̪uː]Appears in an example
adj
Something that is very near in space or distance. It can also describe a tight connection between people.

“Tha iad nan caraidean dlùth.”

They are close friends.

Also means
  1. close
  2. near
  3. intimate
  4. adjacent
  5. dense
  6. tight
  7. confined

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

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Scottish Gaelic
faire[ˈfaɾʲə]Appears in an example
noun
The act of keeping guard or staying awake to look out for someone or something.

“Bha iad air faire fad na h-oidhche.”

They were on watch throughout the night.

Also means
  1. watch (the act or period of watching or guarding)
  2. watch

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

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Scottish Gaelic
langa[ˈl̪ˠãɣa]Appears in an example
noun
A type of sea fish that looks similar to cod. It is known as the common ling in English.

“Chuir iad an langa air an t-soitheach.”

They put the ling on the boat.

Also means
  1. common ling (Molva molva)
  2. ling

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

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Scottish Gaelic
pòsdaAppears in an example
adj
An older way of spelling the word for married.

“Tha iad pòsda.”

They are married.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of pòsta
  2. married

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

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Scottish Gaelic
rinne[ˈɾɯɲə]Appears in an example
pron
This is the emphatic form used to say 'with us' in Scottish Gaelic.

“Thàinig iad còmhla rinne.”

They came along with us.

Also means
  1. first-person plural emphatic of ri: with us
  2. with us

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

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Scottish Gaelic
sanasAppears in an example
noun
A public notice or a piece of information given to others. It can also mean a hint or a whisper.

“Chuir iad a-mach sanas mun chruinneachadh.”

They put out an announcement about the gathering.

Also means
  1. announcement, notice
  2. advertisement
  3. hint, cue
  4. sign, signal
  5. warning
  6. whisper
  7. announcement

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

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Scottish Gaelic
their[heɾʲ]Appears in an example
verb
This is the future tense of the verb 'abair', meaning to say or tell.

“Their iad gun tèid iad ann.”

They will say that they will go there.

Also means
  1. future of abair
  2. will say

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

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Scottish Gaelic
daorsaAppears in an example
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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Scottish Gaelic
clachan[ˈkʰl̪ˠaxan]Appears in an example
noun
A small village or hamlet, typically one that has a church. It can also refer to a cottage, a causeway, or a churchyard.

“Chaidh iad don chlachan air an t-Sabaid.”

They went to the kirktown on Sunday.

Also means
  1. kirktown, hamlet, village (with a church)
  2. cottage, hut
  3. causeway
  4. churchyard
  5. kirktown

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

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Scottish Gaelic
suirghe[ˈs̪ɯðɯj]Appears in an example
noun
The act or period of courting someone before marriage.

“Bha iad ann an suirghe fad bliadhna.”

They were in courtship for a year.

Also means
  1. courting, courtship, or romance
  2. courtship

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

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Scottish Gaelic
tuireadhAppears in an example
noun
A song or poem expressing deep grief, especially for the dead.

“Seinnidh iad tuireadh aig an tiodhlacadh.”

They will sing a lament at the funeral.

Also means
  1. A lament
  2. dirge
  3. elegy
  4. death-song
  5. wail
  6. ululation
  7. bewailing
  8. lament

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

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Scottish Gaelic
CrìosdailAppears in an example
adj
Relating to or following the Christian religion.

“Tha iad a' fuireach ann an dòigh Chrìosdail.”

They live in a Christian way.

Also means
  1. Christian

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

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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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Scottish Gaelic
teanntachdAppears in an example
noun
A state of hardship, distress, or difficult circumstances that are hard to escape.

“Bha iad ann an teanntachd mhòr.”

They were in great distress.

Also means
  1. adversity
  2. trouble
  3. closeness
  4. hardship
  5. exigency
  6. distress
  7. difficulty

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fo gheasaibh[fɔ ˈʝes̪əv]Appears in an example
adj
Describes someone or something that is under a magic spell or deeply fascinated by something.

“Bha iad fo gheasaibh.”

They were spellbound.

Also means
  1. enchanted, spellbound
  2. enchanted

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

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Scottish Gaelic
neo-chiontachdAppears in an example
noun
The state of being free from guilt, sin, or moral wrong.

“Chunnaic iad an neo-chiontachd na sùilean.”

They saw the innocence in his eyes.

Also means
  1. integrity
  2. spotlessness
  3. honesty
  4. innocence
  5. uprightness

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gràdh neo-mheasarraAppears in an example
noun
A phrase literally meaning debauched or unrestrained love. It is used to describe the act of making love.

“Bha iad a' gabhail gràdh neo-mheasarra.”

They were making love.

Also means
  1. 'Making love' (literally, "debauched love")
  2. making love

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

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