taigh-beag
The Gaelic word for bathroom is taigh-beag.
This noun refers specifically to a room that contains a bathtub.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
Did you know?
- The word taigh-beag literally translates to 'small house'. This reflects an old architectural tradition where the toilet or bathing area was a separate, tiny structure outside the main living quarters.
- If you are looking for a toilet rather than a place to bathe, you should ask for the leithreas instead of the taigh-beag.
- The word beag in taigh-beag is used in various Gaelic idioms to describe things that are not just small in size, but insignificant or humble in status.
Examples in context
- Tha taigh-beag an seo.The bathroom is here.
- Tha an taigh-beag ùr.The bathroom is new.
Example conversation
Catriona is showing Hamish around her new home.
- CatrionaSeo an taigh-beag, a Hamish.This is the bathroom, Hamish.
- HamishTha e gu math mòr.It is quite big.
- CatrionaIs toil leam an taigh-beag seo.I love this bathroom.
- HamishTha e brèagha.It is beautiful.
