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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
leis[leʃ]
prep
This is the form of the preposition 'le' (with) used when it comes before the word for 'the'.

“Bruidhinn leis an duine.”

Speak with the man.

Also means
  1. Form of le used before a definite article.
  2. with the

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

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Scottish Gaelic
leisge
noun
An alternative spelling of the word leisg, used to describe laziness or reluctance. It can also appear as the genitive form of the same noun.

“Chan eil feum air an leisge sin.”

There is no need for that laziness.

Also means
  1. alternative form of leisg
  2. genitive singular of leisg
  3. leisg

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Leòmhann[ˈʎɔː.ən̪ˠ]
noun
A word used as a proper name or a celestial sign representing a lion.

“Tha Leòmhann na chomharradh anns na reultan.”

Leo is a sign in the stars.

Also means
  1. Leo

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

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Scottish Gaelic
leighiche
noun
A person who provides medical care or restores health.

“Chaidh mi chun an leighiche.”

I went to the doctor.

Also means
  1. healer
  2. practitioner
  3. doctor
  4. healer, practitioner, doctor

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

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Scottish Gaelic
le do thoil
intj
A phrase used to make a request more polite. It literally translates to with your will.

“Cuir an leabhar an seo, le do thoil.”

Put the book here, please.

Also means
  1. please, literally "with your will"
  2. please

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Sìle[ˈʃiːlʲə]
name
A common Scottish Gaelic female first name.

“Is e Sìle an t-ainm a th' oirre.”

Sìle is her name.

Also means
  1. a female given name of Scots Gaelic origin

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

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Scottish Gaelic
boile
noun
A state of wild, intense, or uncontrollable behavior. It refers to frenzy, rage, or a loss of mental clarity.

“Bha boile air an fhairge rè na stoirme.”

The sea was in a frenzy during the storm.

Also means
  1. madness
  2. dementia
  3. dizziness
  4. frenzy
  5. rage
  6. delirium
  7. passion

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cleas[kʰles]
noun
A word for a playful action, a joke, or a clever stunt. It can also refer to a feat or an exploit.

“Chluich e cleas orm.”

He played a trick on me.

Also means
  1. prank, joke
  2. act, feat, exploit
  3. trick, stunt, device
  4. prank or trick

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Ailean[ˈalan]
name
A male given name from the Celtic languages. It is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the English name Alan.

“'S e Ailean an t-ainm a th' air an duine sin.”

Alan is that man's name.

Also means
  1. a male given name from the Celtic languages, equivalent to English Alan
  2. Alan

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dìleas[ˈtʲiːləs]
adj
Describes someone who is reliable, constant, or loyal. It is often used to describe someone who is devout in their commitments.

“Bha an cù gu math dìleas.”

The dog was very loyal.

Also means
  1. faithful
  2. constant
  3. loyal
  4. devout

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Cailean[ˈkʰalan]
name
A male given name of Old Irish origin, used as the Gaelic equivalent for the English name Colin.

“Chunnaic mi Cailean an-dè.”

I saw Cailean yesterday.

Also means
  1. a male given name from Old Irish, equivalent to English Colin, though they are etymologically unrelated
  2. Colin

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Uilleam[ˈɯʎam]
name
A traditional Scottish male given name. It is the Gaelic equivalent of the English name William.

“Tha Uilleam ag obair anns a' bhanca.”

William is working in the bank.

Also means
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English William
  2. William

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

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Scottish Gaelic
duilleag[ˈtɯʎak]
noun
A thin, flat, green part of a plant that grows on a stem. It also refers to a single page in a book or a sheet of paper.

“Thuit an duilleag bhon chraoibh.”

The leaf fell from the tree.

Also means
  1. leaf
  2. page (of a book), sheet (of paper)

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

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Scottish Gaelic
toileachas
noun
A feeling of happiness, joy, or satisfaction.

“Tha toileachas mòr agam a bhith an seo.”

It is a great pleasure for me to be here.

Also means
  1. pleasure
  2. cheer
  3. enjoyment
  4. happiness
  5. willingness

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

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