càbaiste
The Gaelic word for cabbage is càbaiste.
càbaiste refers to the leaves of the cabbage plant that are eaten as a vegetable.
Meaning: leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable (noun)
Did you know?
- If you were looking for the word for 'cabbage' in an old Gaelic text from several centuries ago, you would likely not find càbaiste at all.
- While càbaiste is the general term, Gaelic has specific terms for different types of brassicas that English often groups together under 'cabbage'.
- In Gaelic, many names for vegetables were imported alongside the vegetables themselves during periods of increased trade with the British Isles.
Examples in context
- Feumaidh mi càbaiste airson an t-suip.I need cabbage for the soup.
Example conversation
Catriona and Finlay are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- CatrionaFinlay, an eatas tu càbaiste?Finlay, do you eat cabbage?
- FinlayTha, is toil leam air.Yes, I like it.
- CatrionaChan eil càbaiste agam an-diugh.I don't have cabbage today.
- FinlayGidheantach, bidh mi a' dol dhan margadh.Probably, I will go to the market.
