math
/mã(h)/
math is the Gaelic word for good.
As an adjective, math is used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable. It can also function as a noun to refer to a good result or to the forces of good.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/mã(h)/
Did you know?
- In certain historical contexts, the word math was related to the concept of 'remitting' or 'pardoning' a debt or a claim.
- The spelling of math can change depending on the noun it describes through a grammatical process called lenition, which often adds an 'h' after the first consonant.
- Gaelic uses math to describe things that are morally good, but can use different terms for something that is merely high quality or 'good' in a functional sense.
Examples in context
- Dh'òl mi uisge-beatha math an-dè.I was drinking good whisky yesterday.This sentence shows how to use math when describing whisky.
- Tha iasg math dhut.Fish is good for you.This sentence shows how to use math to describe something that is beneficial.Tatoeba #4224776 by User66640, translation #4224773 by User66640
- Bha latha math ann.It was a good day.This sentence shows how to use math to describe a day.Tatoeba #4234246 by User66640, translation #4234245 by User66640
- Bhí an scéal go maithThe story was good
- Maith dom!Good for me!
- Slàinte mhaith!Good health!
- Film math mhòr a bha ann!It was a really good film!
- Bha an latha glè mhathThe day was excellent
- Tha an tì glè mhath!The tea is very good!
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hamish and Isla are discussing a book they both read.
- HamishAn robh an leabhar math?Was the book good?
- IslaBha e math جداً.It was very good.
- HamishTha mi gladadh gu robh e math.I hope it was good.
- IslaTha e math gu h-iolaire.It is completely good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good” translations and entries math, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries math, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
