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English to Scottish Gaelic and Irish (Gaelic)
Translating English words into Irish. How you say and spell English language words and phrases in the Irish language.
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What does alainn in Irish mean?
Neamh alainn is an Irish phrase that means not beautiful. If you wanted to say she thinks she is not beautiful in Irish, you would say shíleann sí nach bhfuil sí go hálainn.
What is the English translation for the Irish Gaelic 'Na Laetha Geal M'oige'?
It means "The bright days of my youth." It should be written: Na Laethe Geal M'�ige
How do you say death before dishonor in Gaelic?
In Irish it's:
bás roimh easonóir (death before dishonour)
is fearr bás ná easonóir (rather death than dishonour)
is fearr bás roimh easonóir(rather death before dishounour)
What is a Celtic word for 'dragonfly'?
There's actually no such language as "Celtic". Celtic refers to a group of dozens of languages, six of which are spoken today:
- Breton
- Cornish
- Irish Gaelic
- Manx
- Scottish Gaelic
- Welsh
How do you say i am twelve years old in Irish?
Ta me fiche a haon = I am 21
Ta me - I am (pronounced as 'taw may') then
aon.................1
do...................2
tri....................3
ceathair..........4
cuig.................5
se...................6
seacht............7
ocht................8
naoi................9
deich..............10
The Scottish Gaelic for 'lee' is taobh an fhasgaidh (side of shelter); as in 'leeside'.
How do you hello and goodbye in Irish?
The words "hello" and "goodbye" are from the English language.
Being as the English language originated the UK.It would be reasonable to assume that they use the terms "hello" and "goodbye".
This assumption would be perfectly correct.
In Scottish Gaelic: dubh
In Irish its: dubh (colour) / gorm (skin colour)
In Manx Gaelic: doo, dooghey, dullyraghey, gobbal, gorrym
What is the Scottish translation for family?
last answer said: kith and kin
This answer is not correct. The Scottish word for family is fowk, pronounced much like folk is pronounced in English but with a smooth w sound. Keep in mind also that there are five regional variations including lowland, highland and Orknian. Hope this helps.
FOWK AYE (family always)
What is the word in Irish for princess?
There is no direct Gaelic translation for the word princess as their monarchical succession was based off election not birth rite. Flaith would be the closest word that would translate as is based off a position unconditional of the sex of who held it.
How do you say 'enjoy your meal' in Irish or Scottish Gaelic?
"Bain taitneamh as do bhéile" (singular)
"Bainigí taitneamh as bhur mbéile" (plural)
Another Answer:
'Bain sult as do bhéile' (singular)
'Bainigí sult as bhur mbéile' (plural).
How do you write Katrina in Gaelic?
In the Irish language Ciara is the spelling most seen today, although it was originally Ciar. It means 'dark' or 'black' as in hair colour.
What is the Gaelic pronunciation for the name Peghai?
No. It resembles the Irish Peigí or the Scottish Peigi however.
How do you spell Scott in Irish Gaelic?
To my knowledge there is no Irish or Scottish Gaelic form for Scott. [Scottish Gaelic] Scot= Albanach, Scotland= Alba, Scottish=Albannach, Scotswonan=ban-Albanach, Scots (language) Beurla Ghallda Albais.
What does Slán agus beannacht leat' mean?
'Slán agus beannacht leat.' It means 'goodbye and blessings be with you'. It is a common phrase when parting. Since it's connected to this question: 'Go n-éirí an bóthar leat' is the popular may the road rise to meet you, or may the road proceed you.
What does Dakota mean in Irish?
Absolutely nothing! "Dakota" is the anglicized form of the name of a North American Indian people of the northern Mississippi valley and the surrounding plains (a branch of the Sioux tribe). In the language of the Dakota Indians the name means "allies".
