comhairlich
To advise in Gaelic is comhairlich. Wiktionary also lists thoir comhairle air/do.
Meaning: to give advice to, to offer an opinion, to counsel, to warn (verb)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic |
|---|
| comhairlich |
| thoir comhairle air/do |
This verb is used to express the act of giving advice to someone, offering an opinion, counseling or providing a warning.
Which one should you use?
The form comhairlich is the standard verb, while the phrase thoir comhairle air/do is an alternative way to express the concept of giving or offering advice.
Did you know?
- The word for advice comhairle is conceptually rooted in the act of 'choosing' or 'selecting' something together. To advise is seen as a collaborative selection of a path rather than a one-way instruction.
- In Gaelic, the word comhairle describes both a piece of 'advice' and a formal 'council' or 'committee'. This means the same word is used for a casual tip and a government body.
- Though they look different to a modern eye, the Gaelic comhairle and the English 'council' share a distant linguistic ancestor. Both words trace back to the fundamental concept of coming together for consultation.
Example sentences for Gaelic are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Catriona and Angus are discussing a career change.
- CatrionaAn comhairlichidh tu mise air an obair ùr seo, a Angus?Will you advise me on this new job, Angus?
- AngusTha mi toilichte a dhèanamh sin.I am happy to do that.
- CatrionaTha mi ag iarraidh do bheachd.I want your opinion.
- AngusComhairlichidh mi thu gu faiceil an t-uamhair.I will advise you to check the details.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “advise” translations and entries comhairlich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
