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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
-adair[ətɛrʲ]
suffix
A suffix added to verbs or nouns to create a noun representing a person or thing that performs an action or is connected to a specific field.

“seinn ("sing") → seinne ("singing") + -adair → seinneadair ("singer")”

seinn ("sing") → seinne ("singing") + -adair → seinneadair ("singer")

Also means
  1. Forming nouns from nouns and adjectives with the sense of ‘person or thing connected or involved with, belonging to, having’
  2. Forming nouns from verbs with the sense of ‘person or thing which does’
  3. suffix for nouns

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

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Scottish Gaelic
abairt
noun
A group of words or an expression used in conversation or writing.

“Tha an abairt seo gu math cumanta.”

This phrase is very common.

Also means
  1. comment, phrase, expression
  2. phrase
  3. babbling; conversation
  4. recrimination, scolding
  5. politeness in idiom
  6. education

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ach[ax]
conj
A very common word used to connect two contrasting ideas. It can also be used to mean 'only' or 'except'.

“Thèid mise ach cha tèid thusa.”

I'll go but you won't.

Also means
  1. but
  2. except, only

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

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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
aice[ˈæʰkʲ(ə)]
pron
A prepositional pronoun meaning 'at her'. It indicates that something is held or located by a female person.

“Tha dà nighean aice.”

She has two daughters.

Also means
  1. third-person singular feminine of aig: at her
  2. at her

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

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Scottish Gaelic
aig[ɛkʲ]
prep
A preposition indicating location near or at a place. It is also used to express possession.

“Tha am balach na laighe aig an taigh.”

The boy is lying at the house.

Also means
  1. at, by, near, closeby
  2. Used to indicate alienable possession; to have
  3. on account of
  4. to have to do something
  5. to like something
  6. Used partitively to refer to a particular group of people: "of us", "of them" etc.
  7. at

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ainm[ãnãm]
noun
The word or words that you are called by.

“Dè an t-ainm a th’ oirbh?”

What is your name?

Also means
  1. name
  2. denomination
  3. title

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

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Scottish Gaelic
air[ɛɾʲ]
prep
A preposition meaning on, upon, or used to express personal states and possession.

“air bàrr a' bhalla”

on top of the wall

Also means
  1. on, upon
  2. in (certain geographical contexts)
  3. of, concerning
  4. by
  5. from
  6. Used to indicate inalienable possession, feelings and minor medical conditions
  7. on

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

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aire[aɾʲə]
noun
The act of paying close notice or care to something. It is often used when someone has something on their mind.

“Tha rudeigin air a h-aire.”

There's something on her mind.

Also means
  1. mind
  2. attention, heed, notice
  3. care, regard
  4. attention

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Alba[ˈaˈl̪ˠa.pə]
name
The northern constituent country of the United Kingdom.

“Tha Loch Laomainn ann an Albainn.”

Loch Lomond is in Scotland.

Also means
  1. Scotland (a constituent country of the United Kingdom)
  2. Scotland

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

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Scottish Gaelic
allail
adj
Having great fame or excellence; highly celebrated.

“Bha an fhèis gu math allail.”

The festival was quite glorious.

Also means
  1. glorious
  2. illustrious
  3. noble
  4. famed
  5. prominent
  6. renowned
  7. excellent

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

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Scottish Gaelic
alp
noun
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, or a general term for a raised bump or projection.

“Chunnaic mi an t-alp san astar.”

I saw the mountain in the distance.

Also means
  1. protuberance, eminence
  2. mountain

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

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Scottish Gaelic
anam[ˈãnəm]
noun
The spiritual part of a person, or the essence of life.

“Tha anam glan aice.”

She has a pure soul.

Also means
  1. soul, spirit
  2. mind
  3. life, breath
  4. term of affection, love
  5. courage
  6. soul

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Annag[ˈan̪ˠak]
name
A pet name for the female name Anna, which is similar to the English name Annie.

“'S e Annag an t-ainm a th' oirre.”

Annie is her name.

Also means
  1. a diminutive of the female given name Anna, from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Annie
  2. Annie

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

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Scottish Gaelic
at
noun
An area of the body that has become enlarged or raised, often due to an injury or illness.

“Tha at air mo chas.”

There is a swelling on my leg.

Also means
  1. swelling, tumour
  2. protuberance, prominence
  3. verbal noun of at
  4. swelling

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Aodh[ɯːɣ]Appears in an example
name
A male given name of Old Irish origin, used as the Gaelic equivalent for the English name Hugh.

“Is caraid dhomh Aodh.”

Aodh is a friend of mine.

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

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

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À
Scottish Gaelic
àrdan
noun
A sense of self-respect or pride in oneself. It can also refer to a feeling of elation or arrogance.

“Tha àrdan mòr aige na obair.”

He has great pride in his work.

Also means
  1. arrogance
  2. self-esteem
  3. pride
  4. eminence
  5. elation

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

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B
Scottish Gaelic
ban-
prefix
This prefix is added to the start of words to indicate a female person or role, much like adding -ess to an English word.

“ban- + actair → ban-actair”

Adding the prefix to 'actor' creates 'actress'.

Also means
  1. A prefix appended to words to make a female form, similar to -ette or -ess in English.
  2. A prefix used to make a female form

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

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Scottish Gaelic
banail[ˈpɑnəl]
adj
Having qualities that are traditionally associated with women or being womanly.

“Tha i gu math banail.”

She is very feminine.

Also means
  1. feminine, womanly
  2. virginal
  3. feminine

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

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Scottish Gaelic
beag[b̥ek]
adj
Used to describe something that is little in size, short in duration, or young in age.

“duine beag”

a small man

Also means
  1. small, little, short, diminutive
  2. disagreeable
  3. light, trifling, insignificant
  4. young
  5. sordid, miserly, niggardly
  6. small

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

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Scottish Gaelic
biorag
noun
A small sharp object or a small piece of wood.

“Fhuair mi biorag anns an làimh agam.”

I got a small stick in my hand.

Also means
  1. diminutive of bior
  2. stick
  3. tusk

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

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Scottish Gaelic
blàthachadh
noun
The act of becoming warm or the process of warming something up.

“Tha blàthachadh an taighe riatanach sa gheamhradh.”

Warming the house is necessary in winter.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of blàthaich
  2. effervescence
  3. warming

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

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blàthachadh na cruinne
noun
The gradual increase in the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere.

“Tha blàthachadh na cruinne na dhuilgheadas mòr.”

Global warming is a big problem.

Also means
  1. global warming

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

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Scottish Gaelic
boireannach[ˈb̥ɔðən̪ˠəx]
adj
Refers to something or someone that is female. It describes the feminine gender.

“Tha an t-oileanach boireannach ag ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig.”

The female student is learning Gaelic.

Also means
  1. female

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bùird[b̥uːrˠt̪/ [b̥uː(ɻ)ʈ]]
noun
This word refers to more than one table, or it shows possession relating to a table.

“Tha na bùird glan.”

The tables are clean.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of bòrd
  2. nominative plural of bòrd
  3. tables

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

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C
Scottish Gaelic
Caitlin
name
A female given name that is a form of the name Catrìona, similar to Kathleen in English.

“Is mise Caitlin.”

I am Caitlin.

Also means
  1. a diminutive of the female given name Catrìona, from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Kathleen
  2. a female given name

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
can
verb
To utter words or to perform a song.

“cha chan mi càil mus can mi cus”

I won't say anything before I've said too much

Also means
  1. to say
  2. to sing (a song)
  3. to call
  4. future indicative dependent of can

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cha[xa]
particle
A negative particle used before verbs to indicate that something did not happen or is not true. It is a fundamental word for forming negative sentences.

“Cha robh bean aig Iain.”

Ian didn't have a wife.

Also means
  1. negative verb particle: not
  2. not

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
ciùrradh[kʰʲuːrˠəɣ]
noun
The act of causing physical injury, hurting, or maiming someone.

“Bha ciùrradh mòr air an làimh aige.”

There was a great injury on his hand.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of ciùrr
  2. harm, injury, maiming, hurt
  3. harm

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

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Scottish Gaelic
clach[kʰl̪ˠax]
noun
A hard, solid, non-metallic mineral matter that makes up rock.

“clach bhuntàta”

a stone of potatoes

Also means
  1. stone
  2. rock
  3. testicle

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

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Scottish Gaelic
clàran
noun
A small flat surface or piece of material, often used for writing or displaying information; a diminutive form of the word clàr.

“Sgrìobh an t-ainm air a' chlàran.”

Write the name on the small board.

Also means
  1. diminutive of clàr
  2. handlist
  3. tablet
  4. small board

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cnoc[kʰɾõʰk]
noun
A naturally raised area of land, usually smaller than a mountain.

“Cha rachainn gu cùl cnuic leis aig meadhon latha.”

I would not go with him behind a hill at mid-day.

Also means
  1. hill, hillock, knoll, eminence
  2. heel kibe
  3. council, court
  4. wisdom
  5. hill

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

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Scottish Gaelic
coimeas
verb
To examine two or more things to see how they are alike or different.

“Cha ghabh an dà rud seo a choimeas ri chèile.”

These two things cannot be compared with one another.

Also means
  1. compare
  2. liken

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cuimhne[ˈkʰɤ̃ĩn(ə)]
noun
The faculty of the mind by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. It also refers to the act of remembering something.

“Tha cuimhne agam ort.”

I remember you.

Also means
  1. memory
  2. recollection

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cumhang[ˈkʰũ.ək]
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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cùramach[ˈkʰuːɾəməx]
adj
Someone who is careful or cautious. It can also describe a person who is thoughtful or thrifty.

“Tha e cùramach leis an airgead aige.”

He is careful with his money.

Also means
  1. careful, cautious, responsible
  2. attentive, heedful, mindful, thoughtful
  3. anxious
  4. economical, thrifty
  5. careful

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

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Scottish Gaelic
CàisgAppears in an example
name
The annual Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“Tha a' Chàisg a' tighinn tràth am bliadhna.”

Easter is coming early this year.

Also means
  1. Easter

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cinnteach[ˈkʲʰẽĩɲ(tʲ)əx]Appears in an example
adj
Being sure of something or feeling confident about a fact. It can also describe something as being accurate or genuine.

“Bha Seumas cinnteach gun robh an trèan a' tighinn.”

James was certain that the train was coming.

Also means
  1. certain, sure, confident, positive
  2. certain, sure, actual, confident, definite
  3. accurate, authentic, veritable
  4. certain

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dail
noun
A piece of open land, especially one used for farming or animals.

“Tha crodh anns an dail.”

There are cattle in the field.

Also means
  1. field
  2. plain
  3. meadow
  4. dale

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

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Scottish Gaelic
deuchainn
noun
A word used for a test, a trial, or an academic examination.

“Bha deuchainn chruaidh aige an-dè.”

He had a hard test yesterday.

Also means
  1. adventure
  2. test, trial
  3. exam, examination, experiment, essay
  4. probation
  5. test

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

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di[tʲi]
pron
A prepositional pronoun meaning 'of her' or 'of it' (referring to a feminine noun). It is an alternative form of 'dhi'.

“Tha eagal di oirre.”

She has a fear of her.

Also means
  1. alternative form of dhi
  2. of her/it

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
eala[ˈjal̪ˠə]
noun
A large water bird with a long neck, usually white, often seen swimming on lakes or rivers.

“Tha eala bhàn air an loch.”

There is a white swan on the loch.

Also means
  1. swan

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

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eud[eːt̪]
noun
A word with two meanings: a feeling of jealousy toward others, or a sense of great enthusiasm and zeal for a task.

“Tha eud mòr air airson na h-obrach seo.”

He has great zeal for this work.

Also means
  1. envy
  2. jealousy
  3. enthusiasm
  4. zeal

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fialaidh
adj
Willing to give freely or show great kindness and hospitality to others.

“Tha i glè fhialaidh le a cuid stòrais.”

She is very generous with her resources.

Also means
  1. generous, hospitable, lavish, liberal, open-handed
  2. ample, bounteous, bountiful
  3. generous

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fir
noun
This refers to the plural form of the word for man, or the genitive case of the singular.

“Chunnaic mi buidheann de na fir.”

I saw a group of the men.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of fear
  2. nominative plural of fear
  3. men

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

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Scottish Gaelic
fionn[fjũːn̪ˠ]Appears in an example
adj
Describes someone with a light complexion or blonde hair. It can also refer to the colour white.

“Chunnaic mi Cailean Fionn a' tighinn gam ionnsaigh.”

I saw Fair-haired Colin coming towards me.

Also means
  1. fair (of hair or complexion))
  2. white
  3. fair

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gabh[ɡ̊ɔ]
verb
A very common verb with many meanings, primarily used for taking, accepting, or performing an action like singing.

“Gabh cupa tì.”

Have/take a cup of tea.

Also means
  1. to take, accept, receive, have
  2. to contain, hold
  3. to sing, say, give, deliver, perform
  4. to get infected
  5. to assume, pretend
  6. to burn, kindle, ferment
  7. to take

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gàbhadh[ˈkaːvəɣ]
noun
A serious or threatening situation, crisis, or state of peril.

“Tha an obair seo ann an gàbhadh.”

This work is in danger.

Also means
  1. danger
  2. peril
  3. crisis
  4. jeopardy

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

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Scottish Gaelic
grinn[ɡ̊ðẽĩɲ]
adj
Describing something that is attractive, pleasant, or charming. It can also refer to something that is elegant or well-crafted.

“Abair gur grinn thusa!”

How sweet that you are!

Also means
  1. sweet
  2. delightful
  3. beautiful
  4. charming
  5. elegant

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gu[ɡ̊ə]
particle
A particle used to turn an adjective into an adverb, similar to adding -ly in English.

“Tha mi gu math.”

I am doing well.

Also means
  1. Makes an adverb when placed in front of an adjective
  2. adverb-forming particle

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ite[ˈiʰtʲ(ə)]
noun
The outer covering of a bird or the part of a fish used for swimming.

“Tha ite na h-eòin air tuiteam.”

The bird's feather has fallen.

Also means
  1. feather
  2. fin

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

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Scottish Gaelic
iarAppears in an example
noun
The compass direction where the sun sets.

“tha a' ghaoth a' tighinn bhon iar”

the wind is coming from the west

Also means
  1. west

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

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L
Scottish Gaelic
Leth-aonan
noun
A sign of the zodiac represented by twins.

“Tha Leth-aonan na shoidhne san speur.”

Gemini is a sign in the sky.

Also means
  1. Gemini

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

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Scottish Gaelic
lochan[ɫ̪ɔxan]
noun
A lochan is a small lake or a pond. It is the diminutive form of the word loch.

“Thuit mo mhac anns an lochan.”

My son fell into the pond.

Also means
  1. diminutive of loch
  2. pond

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

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M
Scottish Gaelic
madainn mhath[mat̪əɲ ˈva]
intj
A greeting used specifically during the morning hours.

“Madainn mhath, a charaid.”

Good morning, friend.

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

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

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Scottish Gaelic
min[min]
noun
A powder obtained by grinding grain, used in making bread and cakes.

“Tha feum agam air min airson an arain.”

I need flour for the bread.

Also means
  1. flour

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mine
noun
This is the possessive form of the word for 'my' or 'me'.

“Is ann leam fhèin a tha mine.”

It belongs to me personally.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of min

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mo
det
A possessive determiner used to indicate that something belongs to the speaker.

“Seo mo leabhar.”

This is my book.

Also means
  1. my

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Mòrag[ˈmoːɾak]
name
A common affectionate or shorter version of the female name Mòr.

“Tha Mòrag a' dol dhachaigh.”

Mòrag is going home.

Also means
  1. a diminutive of the female given name Mòr
  2. diminutive of Mòr

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

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R
Scottish Gaelic
ri[ɾʲi]
prep
A common preposition used to describe being against something, moving toward something, or being busy with an activity.

“ris a' ghaoith”

against the wind

Also means
  1. to, against, with
  2. up
  3. as
  4. Used with a noun or verbal noun to express up to or involved in
  5. to

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

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Scottish Gaelic
rionnag[ˈrˠũn̪ˠak]
noun
A bright object seen in the sky at night. It is a noun that is feminine in gender.

“Tha a' ghrian na rionnag.”

The sun is a star.

Also means
  1. star

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

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Scottish Gaelic
rùn[rˠuːn]
noun
Something kept hidden or unknown, but it can also mean a person one loves or a deep intention.

“Mo rùn geal, dìleas”

My faithful, fair one

Also means
  1. secret, mystery, secrecy
  2. inclination, bent, disposition
  3. regard, love, fondness, desire, affection
  4. object beloved
  5. person beloved
  6. intention, purpose, design, determination
  7. secret

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ris[ɾʲiʃ]Appears in an example
prep
This is a preposition used when you need to say 'to the' or 'at the' before a noun that has the definite article.

“Tha i ga blàthachadh fhèin ris an teine.”

She's warming herself up at the fire.

Also means
  1. the form of ri used before the definite article
  2. to the

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

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S
Scottish Gaelic
Seonag[ˈʃɔ̃nak]
name
This is a nickname for the female name Seònaid.

“Tha Seonag ag obair an seo.”

Janet is working here.

Also means
  1. a diminutive of the female given name Seònaid
  2. Janet

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

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sgoil[s̪kɔl]
noun
An institution for educating children or students. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the act of learning or the knowledge one has acquired.

“Tha an leanabh a’ dol don sgoil a-nis.”

The child is going to school now.

Also means
  1. school, seminary
  2. education, learning, knowledge
  3. science, literature
  4. school

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

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Scottish Gaelic
sgrios
noun
This word refers to the act of ruining something or bringing it to an end.

“Rinn an stoirm mòr sgrios air an taigh.”

The big storm caused destruction to the house.

Also means
  1. destruction, annihilation, ruin
  2. eradication, erasing
  3. extermination, extinguishing
  4. verbal noun of sgrios
  5. destruction

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

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Sìneag[ˈʃiːnʲak]
name
This is a nickname for the female name Sìne. It is similar to the English names Jenny or Jennie.

“Is mise Sìneag.”

I am Jenny.

Also means
  1. a diminutive of the female given name Sìne, equivalent to English Jenny or Jennie
  2. Jenny

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

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Scottish Gaelic
slatag
noun
A small rod used to play a string instrument, or a thin wand.

“Chuir i a slatag air na sreangan.”

She put her bow on the strings.

Also means
  1. bow (of a violin)
  2. wand

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

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Scottish Gaelic
saAppears in an example
prep
A preposition used to mean in the. It is a contracted form often used before nouns.

“sa bhliadhna de dh'aois Chrìost”

in the year of our Lord, anno domini

Also means
  1. in the

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Samhain[ˈsaũ.iɲ]Appears in an example
name
The name for the month of November in Scottish Gaelic, also referring to traditional festival days.

“Tha Samhain a' tighinn.”

November is coming.

Also means
  1. November
  2. All Saints' Day
  3. All Souls' Day

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

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Scottish Gaelic
sear[ʃɛr]Appears in an example
adj
Referring to the direction of the east.

“Tha gaoth sear a' tighinn.”

An eastern wind is coming.

Also means
  1. eastern
  2. east

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

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T
Scottish Gaelic
té
pron
An older way of spelling the word tè, which is a feminine pronoun.

“Is ise an tè a tha mi ag iarraidh.”

She is the one that I want.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of tè

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

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Scottish Gaelic
tè[ˈtʲʰeː]
pron
A pronoun used to refer to someone or something, often specifically a female person or object.

“Is i seo an tè as fheàrr leam.”

This is the one that I prefer.

Also means
  1. somebody, something, one
  2. one

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

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Scottish Gaelic
tom[t̪ʰɔum]
noun
A small round hill or knoll in the landscape. It can also refer to a clump or heap of something, like a bush or an anthill.

“Tha tom beag anns an achadh.”

There is a small hillock in the field.

Also means
  1. round hillock or knoll, rising ground, swell, green eminence
  2. any round heap
  3. tuft of anything
  4. bush, thicket
  5. anthill
  6. stool
  7. round hillock

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

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Scottish Gaelic
toit[t̪ʰɔhtʲ]Appears in an example
noun
Visible particles of gas released by fire or heat, or vapor rising from a hot liquid.

“Bha toit a' tighinn bhon teine.”

There was smoke coming from the fire.

Also means
  1. steam
  2. smoke
  3. cloud (of smoke)

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

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