dualach
/ˈt̪uəl̪ˠəx/
The English word 'curly' is translated into Gaelic as dualach. Wiktionary also lists bachalach and cùrlach.
Meaning: having curls (adj)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | IPA |
|---|---|
| dualach | /ˈt̪uəl̪ˠəx/ |
| bachalach | |
| cùrlach | |
| cuaileanach | |
| bachlach | |
| bachlagach |
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈt̪uəl̪ˠəx/
Did you know?
- The term dualach is closely linked to the word dual, which refers to a lock of hair or a hereditary portion of land.
- In some traditional Gaelic contexts, referring to someone as dualach could be a way of noting their family kinship through shared physical traits.
- Gaelic has a variety of words for 'curly' including bachalach and cuaileanach, which can vary depending on the specific type of curl or regional dialect.
Examples in context
- Tha pìosan sròine aig Seumas agus falt craosach.Seumas has freckles and curly hair.
- Tha Màiri a' bruidhinn ri duine thrùpaileach.Màiri is talking to someone with curly hair.
- Lean dualach a tha agad.You have curly hair.
Example conversation
Mairead and Hamish are talking about a new baby.
- MaireadSeall an t-uileadh dualach a th' aig an anail.Look at the curly hair the baby has.
- HamishTha e coltach ri a athair.He looks like his father.
- MaireadAn robh an t-athair dualach cuideachd?Was the father curly too?
- HamishTha, bha e gu math dualach.Yes, he was very curly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “curly” translations and entries dualach, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dualach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
