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doilgheas

[ˈd̪̊ɔˈlɔjəs̪]

noun

LanguageScottish Gaelic

Meaning
  1. sorrow
  2. affliction
  3. adversity
  4. mortification
Examples

Tha doilgheas mòr air an t-saoghal.

There is great sorrow in the world.

Pronunciationˈd̪̊ɔˈlɔjəs̪

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteOften used to describe a heavy or oppressive sense of grief.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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