capall
The word for horse in Gaelic is capall.
capall is a noun used to refer to members of the species Equus ferus.
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say 'the horse', the phrase becomes an capall.
Did you know?
- The word capall shares an ancient ancestor with the Latin word caballus, which is where English gets the word 'cavalry'.
- Historically, the ownership of a high-quality capall was a primary indicator of social rank and nobility in Gaelic society.
- Because of the historical importance of horses in Gaelic culture, many place names in Ireland and Scotland contain subtle references to equine terms.
Examples in context
- Is e sin an capall agam.That is my horse.
- Tha an capall gu math làidir.The horse is very strong.
Example conversation
Eilidh and Finlay are visiting a farm.
- EilidhSeall air an capall!Look at the horse!
- FinlayTha e glè mòr.It is very big.
- EilidhAn urnaigidh tu an capall?Will you pet the horse?
- FinlayTha e seo an-amhas.It is shy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capall, CC BY-SA 4.0.
