each
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The Scottish Gaelic word for "horse" is each. The word capall is also used, often for a mare.
Meaning: large animal for riding (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| each | standard |
| capall | horse or mare |
Each is a masculine noun. The plural is eich.
Which one should you use?
Capall is also a common word for a horse in everyday talk. A mare is a làir.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective follows the noun, so "a black horse" is each dubh.
Did you know?
- The Gaelic word each is related to Latin equus, which gave English words like "equestrian".
Examples in context
- Chì mi each anns an achadh.I see a horse in the field.
- Tha each dubh aig an tuathanach.The farmer has a black horse.
Example conversation
Calum shows his friend a field on a croft.
- CalumSeall, tha each anns an achadh.Look, there is a horse in the field.
- IainTha e brèagha.He is beautiful.
- CalumTha, tha e dubh.Yes, he is black.
