Anne Rose

The Gaelic word for lightning is dealanach.

anam cara is the Gaelic phrase for soul mate.

To say “Happy New Year” in Scottish Gaelic you say Bliadhna mhath ùr. Literally it means “a good new year”.

The Gaelic word for “yum” is sgonn. The term sgonn is used as an interjection to indicate delight or pleasure regarding the flavor of food.

The English word jellyfish is translated into Gaelic as sgeoldair or sgoldrach. Both terms are used to refer to the aquatic animal known as a jellyfish.

The Gaelic phrase for “best wishes” is gach dùrachd.

The phrase “luck of the Irish” in Gaelic is ádh na nÉireannach.

The Scottish Gaelic word for “beer” or “ale” is lionn. In the pub you may also hear the borrowed word beòir. Lionn is a masculine noun.

In Scottish Gaelic “mother” is màthair. With “my” it becomes mo mhàthair, with the first letter softened.

The phrase as Gaeilge is how you say “in Irish” in Gaelic. This phrase is used to indicate that something is written or spoken in the Irish language.