aiméan
The Gaelic word for "amen" is aiméan.
aiméan is used as an expression of strong agreement.
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
Did you know?
- If you use aiméan to agree with a friend's casual suggestion, you might unintentionally sound like you are delivering a formal sermon or a solemn prayer.
- In some historical Gaelic manuscripts, the way the word is written can indicate the specific liturgical tradition of the scribe, such as Roman Catholic or older monastic styles.
- The word aiméan is part of a much larger family of loanwords in Gaelic that entered the language specifically through Latin liturgical translations.
Examples in context
- Aiméan, sin an fhìrinn!Amen, that is the truth!
Example conversation
Finlay and Isla are discussing their hopes for the future.
- FinlayBuinnseinn nua a bhios a h-uile duine sona.A new world where everyone is happy.
- IslaAiméan, Finlay, is e sin a tha sinn ag iarraidh.Amen, Finlay, that is what we want.
- FinlayTha e na dhòigh mhath de smaoineachadh.It is a good way of thinking.
- IslaTha e glè chudromach dhuinn uile.It is very important for all of us.
