leigheas
/ˈʎɤ.əs̪/
The English phrase "healing" is translated into Gaelic as leigheas.
leigheas refers to the process of regeneration.
Meaning: process of regeneration (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈʎɤ.əs̪/.
Did you know?
- In traditional Gaelic culture, a leigheas was often associated with the 'healing arts' practiced by hereditary families of physicians who held their knowledge for generations.
- The word leigheas does not just refer to the process of recovery but is also the standard Gaelic word for 'medicine' or a 'cure'.
- In Scottish Gaelic, the term for 'healing' can sometimes evoke the idea of 'soothing' or 'calming' a person's spirit, not just a physical wound.
Examples in context
- Tha an leigheas a' dol gu math.The healing is going well.
Example conversation
Finlay and Catriona are discussing a cut on his hand.
- FinlayA bheil an giorra a' fàs nas fheàrr, a Chatriona?Is the wound getting better, Catriona?
- CatrionaTha, tha an leigheas a' coiseachd gu math.Yes, the healing is progressing well.
- FinlayTha mi glè sona latha anòla.I am very glad today.
- CatrionaBidh e gu tur slàn a dh'aithirthir.It will be completely healed soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry leigheas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
