Melissa Lois

In Scottish Gaelic you can say mo ghràdh or mo ghaol for “my love”. Both are tender and both soften the first letter after mo.

The English word snowflake is translated into Gaelic as bleideag. The term refers to a crystal of snow.

The Gaelic word for bear is mathan. mathan refers to the large mammal of the family Ursidae.

In Gaelic, the word for “aunt” is piuthar-athar. The term refers to a woman who is either the sister of one’s parent or a sister-in-law to one’s parent.

The English phrase “do you speak English?” is translated into Gaelic as a bheil Beurla agad?

In Gaelic, “hello how are you” is said as Halò, ciamar a tha thu? This phrase is a common greeting used to say hello and to ask about someone’s well-being.

The Scottish Gaelic word for sword is claidheamh. slòighre is a rarer word for a sword. claidheamh is the standard word for a sword, the bladed weapon.

The Gaelic word for the number one is aon. aon is used as the cardinal number one.

The English word umbrella is sgàilean in Gaelic. sgàilean refers to a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

To say “be happy” in Gaelic, use bi sona.