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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
obair[ˈopəð]
noun
Tasks or employment that someone performs.

“Tha obair chruaidh aice.”

She has hard work.

Also means
  1. work, job
  2. employment
  3. work

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

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Scottish Gaelic
oibreMeans obair
noun
This is the genitive singular form of 'obair', used when describing something belonging to a task or job.

“Tha sgìth na h-oibre orm.”

I am tired from the work.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of obair
  2. of work

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ag[aɡ]Appears in an example
particle
A particle used before a verbal noun to create a continuous or present tense action.

“Bha Seumas ag obair.”

James was working.

Also means
  1. Used before the verbal noun to form the present participle.

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

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Scottish Gaelic
BPAppears in an example
noun
A common abbreviation used to refer to a Member of Parliament in Scotland.

“Tha am BP ag obair anns a' Phàrlamaid.”

The MP is working in the Parliament.

Also means
  1. initialism of Ball Pàrlamaid (Member of Parliament)
  2. Member of Parliament

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

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Scottish Gaelic
nì[niː]Appears in an example
verb
This is the future tense form of the verb to do or to make.

“Nì mi obair mhath a-màireach.”

I will do good work tomorrow.

Also means
  1. future indicative independent of dèan
  2. will do

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

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Scottish Gaelic
rèAppears in an example
prep
Used to describe something that happens within a specific period of time.

“Bha e ag obair rè an latha.”

He was working during the day.

Also means
  1. during
  2. throughout

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

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Scottish Gaelic
ao-Appears in an example
noun
A prefix used to indicate the opposite of something or to suggest a negative quality.

“Tha an obair aige ao-chothromach.”

His work is unfair.

Also means
  1. un-

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

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Scottish Gaelic
bacAppears in an example
noun
A thing that slows down progress or creates a blockage. It can also refer to a bank of peat or sand.

“Chuir e bac air an obair.”

He put a delay on the work.

Also means
  1. delay, obstacle, hindrance
  2. peat bank
  3. sandbank
  4. delay

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
nar[ˈnaɾ]Appears in an example
prep
A preposition used to describe something belonging to or occurring within our group. It is a combined form of the preposition 'an' and the possessive pronoun 'ar'.

“Tha ar n-obair nar làimh.”

Our work is in our hand.

Also means
  1. in our

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

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Scottish Gaelic
agam[ˈakəm]Appears in an example
pron
A prepositional pronoun meaning at me, often used to express possession.

“Chan eil obair agam.”

I don't have a job.

Also means
  1. first-person singular of aig: at me
  2. at me

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

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Scottish Gaelic
buan[puən]Appears in an example
adj
Something that lasts for a long time or is very stable.

“Tha an obair seo gu math buan.”

This work is quite durable.

Also means
  1. durable
  2. lasting
  3. long-lasting
  4. long-lived

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

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Scottish Gaelic
dèan[d̥ʲĩãn]Appears in an example
verb
To perform an action or to create something.

“Dèan an obair agad a-nis.”

Do your work now.

Also means
  1. do
  2. make

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Iain[ˈi.aɲ]Appears in an example
name
A male given name, equivalent to John in English.

“Tha Iain ag obair aig an taigh.”

John is working at home.

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

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

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Scottish Gaelic
mill[miːʎ]Appears in an example
verb
To ruin or destroy something completely.

“Na mill an obair agad.”

Do not ruin your work.

Also means
  1. destroy
  2. spoil
  3. ruin

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

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Scottish Gaelic
neo-Appears in an example
prefix
A prefix added to the beginning of words to indicate the opposite or absence of something.

“Tha an obair neo-chrìochnaichte.”

The work is unfinished.

Also means
  1. un-

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

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Scottish Gaelic
àrdanAppears in an example
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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Scottish Gaelic
comas[ˈkʰoməs̪]Appears in an example
noun
The power or skill to do something.

“Tha an comas aige an obair a dhèanamh.”

He has the ability to do the work.

Also means
  1. ability
  2. capability
  3. faculty

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

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Scottish Gaelic
croit[kʰɾɔhtʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A small agricultural landholding or farm, typically found in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

“Tha e ag obair air a' chroit.”

He is working on the croft.

Also means
  1. croft (enclosed piece of land)
  2. croft

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

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Scottish Gaelic
sinne[ˈʃĩɲə]Appears in an example
pron
The emphatic form of the pronoun for 'we' or 'us'.

“Is sinne a nì an obair.”

It is we who will do the work.

Also means
  1. we, us
  2. we

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

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Scottish Gaelic
athair[ˈahəð]Appears in an example
noun
The male parent of a person.

“Tha m' athair ag obair san àite sin.”

My father is working in that place.

Also means
  1. father

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

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Scottish Gaelic
doirbh[d̪̊ɤɾʲev]Appears in an example
adj
Something that is not easy to do or understand. It requires a lot of effort.

“Tha an obair seo doirbh.”

This work is difficult.

Also means
  1. difficult
  2. hard

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Seonag[ˈʃɔ̃nak]Appears in an example
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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Scottish Gaelic
ciatachAppears in an example
adj
Something that is very good, skillful, or fine.

“Bha obair ciatach agad.”

You had excellent work.

Also means
  1. excellent

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

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Scottish Gaelic
duilgheAppears in an example
adj
This is the comparative form of the adjective duilich, meaning more difficult or harder.

“Tha an obair seo duilghe na an obair roimhe.”

This work is harder than the previous work.

Also means
  1. comparative degree of duilich
  2. harder

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

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Scottish Gaelic
gàbhadh[ˈkaːvəɣ]Appears in an example
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
piuthar[ˈpʰju.əɾ]Appears in an example
noun
A woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents.

“Tha mo phiuthar ag obair anns a' bhanca.”

My sister works at the bank.

Also means
  1. sister
  2. female sibling

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

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Scottish Gaelic
seanair[ˈʃɛnɪɾʲ]Appears in an example
noun
The father of one's mother or father.

“Tha an seanair agam ag obair sa ghàrradh.”

My grandfather is working in the garden.

Also means
  1. grandfather

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Uilleam[ˈɯʎam]Appears in an example
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
annalairAppears in an example
noun
An electronic device for storing and processing data.

“Bha Seumas ag obair leis an annalair.”

James was working with computer.

Also means
  1. computer

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Di-MàirtAppears in an example
name
The name of the second day of the work week.

“Bidh sinn ag obair Di-Màirt.”

We will be working on Tuesday.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of Dimàirt
  2. Tuesday

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Dòmhnall[ˈd̪̊ɔ̃ː.əl̪ˠ]Appears in an example
name
A male given name that is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the English name Donald.

“Tha Dòmhnall ag obair san àite sin.”

Donald is working in that place.

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

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

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Scottish Gaelic
Coinneach[ˈkʰɤɲəx]Appears in an example
name
A male given name of Old Irish origin, equivalent to the English name Kenneth.

“Tha Coinneach ag obair gu cruaidh.”

Kenneth is working hard.

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

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

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Scottish Gaelic
cudromach[ˈkʰut̪ɾəməx]Appears in an example
adj
Something that carries significance or has a lot of weight.

“Tha an obair seo cudromach.”

This work is important.

Also means
  1. important
  2. weighty
  3. heavy

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

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Scottish Gaelic
maighdeann[ˈmɤ̃ĩtʲən]Appears in an example
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
taigh-oibreAppears in an example
noun
A place where goods are manufactured or repaired.

“Tha e ag obair san taigh-oibre.”

He is working in the workshop.

Also means
  1. workshop
  2. factory

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

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