uisge
[ˈɯʃkʲə]
noun
LanguageScottish Gaelic
Meaning- water
- rain, shower (usually with the definite article)
- river, stream
- wave
Tha an t-uisge ann.
It is raining.
Pronunciationˈɯʃkʲə
Part of speechnoun
Usage noteWhen used with the definite article, this word often refers to rain.
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