carbad-eiridinn
masculine
The English word 'ambulance' is translated into Gaelic as carbad-eiridinn or ambaileans.
Meaning: emergency vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| carbad-eiridinn | masculine |
| ambaileans | feminine |
Which one should you use?
carbad-eiridinn is a masculine noun, while ambaileans is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word carbad for 'vehicle' is derived from the Old Irish word for a 'chariot'.
- The root of eiridinn is linked to the idea of 'rising' or 'starting up' suddenly.
- In the word carbad-eiridinn, the component carbad refers to a 'carriage' or 'cart', reflecting an older era of transport.
Example sentences for Gaelic are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Isla and Angus are at a busy street corner.
- IslaAn cluinn thu carbad-eiridinn?Do you hear an ambulance?
- AngusTha, tha i a' tighinn an seo.Yes, it is coming this way.
- IslaTha i a' coiseachd gu math luath.It is moving very fast.
- AngusGluais air falbh bhon rathaid, Isla.Move away from the road, Isla.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ambulance” translations and entries carbad-eiridinn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
