fàire
feminine
The English phrase horizon is translated into Gaelic as fàire.
The word refers to the line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky.
Meaning: line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
fàire is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word fàire can also mean a 'guard' or a 'vigil'. This implies that the horizon is not just a line but a place where someone keeps watch.
- While the English word 'horizon' comes from a Greek root meaning 'limiting', the Gaelic fàire is linked to the concept of light and the start of a day.
- The word fàire may be derived from the Middle Irish fáir, which comes from the Proto-Celtic word *wāris meaning 'sunrise'.
Example sentences for Gaelic are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Eilidh and Callum are standing on a beach looking at the sea.
- EilidhSeall air a' fàire, a Callum!Look at the horizon, Callum!
- CallumTha iad gu math fada uachaidh.They are very far away.
- EilidhAn do chì thu batadh air a' fàire?Do you see a boat on the horizon?
- CallumTha, tha mi a' faicail rudeigin.Yes, I see something.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horizon” translations and entries fàire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fàire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
