uighean
/ˈɯjən/
The Gaelic word for "eggs" is uighean.
How does it change in a sentence?
uighean is a plural noun, but it is also the same form used for the singular "egg".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɯjən/
Did you know?
- In traditional Gaelic folklore, eggs were sometimes used in 'charms' to cure ailments or remove the 'evil eye'.
- Eggs are central to the Gaelic New Year tradition of 'first foot', where food items are sometimes used to ensure prosperity.
- The spelling of uighean can be a trap for learners because the 'gh' is often silent or serves only to change the quality of the preceding vowel.
Examples in context
- Is coma leam uighean.I dislike eggs.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for uighean.Tatoeba #5884125 by Catriona, translation #593244 by CK
- Tha uighean anns an fhrigid.There are eggs in the fridge.
- Feumaidh sinn uighean a cheannach.We need to buy eggs.
Example conversation
Mairead and Finlay are in the kitchen.
- MaireadA bheil uighean anns an uisge?Are there eggs in the fridge?
- FinlayChan eil, tha iad sgaoilte.No, they are finished.
- MaireadCeannach uighean, Finlay.Buy eggs, Finlay.
- FinlayTha mi a' dol a-nis.I am going now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry uighean, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
