Anne Rose

In Gaelic, hello is said as halò.

In Gaelic, ‘wild’ is expressed as allaidh.

The English word white is translated into Gaelic as geal. The term is used to describe the color white and can also mean bright or light-colored.

Bliadhna Mhath Ùr is the Gaelic phrase for happy new year. You may also use more descriptive variations to wish someone a prosperous or happy new year.

The Scottish Gaelic word for “bear” is mathan. Mathan is a masculine noun and names the animal in stories and in everyday talk.

The Gaelic word for wolfhound is cú faoil.

Scottish Gaelic has no single words for “yes” and “no”. Speakers repeat the verb from the question instead.

The Gaelic word for mother is màthair. màthair is the primary word for a mother, the woman who gives birth to or raises a child.

The English phrase “thanks” is expressed in Gaelic as tapadh leat. tapadh leat is used to express appreciation or gratitude.

The Gaelic word for smoke is ceò. ceò refers to the visible particles and vapour given off by burning material.