dàn
/ˈd̪̊aːn/
The Gaelic word for destiny is dàn.
dàn is a noun referring to a predetermined condition, fate or the fixed order of things.
Meaning: predetermined condition, fate, fixed order of things (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈd̪̊aːn/.
Did you know?
- The word dàn can function as both a noun for 'destiny' and a noun for a 'poem' or 'song'. This implies that a person's life story or fate is itself a composed piece of art.
- The Gaelic language often treats the concept of destiny through the lens of 'craft'. A person's fate is viewed as something woven or constructed, much like a piece of art.
Examples in context
- Tha i a' creidsinn anns an dàn.She believes in destiny.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dàn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dàn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
