taigh
/t̪ʰɤj/masculine
The Gaelic word for house is taigh.
taigh refers to a human abode.
Meaning: human abode (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
taigh is a masculine singular noun. When you want to say "the house", the standard form is an taigh.
How do you pronounce it?
/t̪ʰɤj/
Did you know?
- Because the root of taigh means 'cover', the word originally described the roof itself rather than the entire building.
- Gaelic has specific terms for the taigh based on its construction, such as a 'black house' which lacked chimneys and allowed peat smoke to filter through the roof.
- Historically, the layout of a Gaelic taigh often included a separate area for livestock, blurring the line between a human home and a barn.
Examples in context
- Tha Seumas anns an taigh.James is in the house.This sentence shows how to use taigh to state someone's location.
- Seall air an taigh ud.Look at that house.This sentence uses taigh to point out a specific building.Tatoeba #1516537 by Cainntear, translation #68533 by CK
- Tha taigh beag againn.We have a small house.This sentence uses taigh to describe the size of a dwelling.Tatoeba #3807648 by Catriona, translation #3807649 by muriloricci
- Tá an teach go hálainn.The house is beautiful.
- Tha an taigh gle mhath.The house is very good.
- Tha mi a’ dol dhan tigh.I'm going to the house.
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Example conversation
Hamish and Catriona are standing near a new building.
- HamishSeall air an taigh ùr sin.Look at that new house.
- CatrionaTha an taigh brèagha.The house is beautiful.
- HamishAn e taigh mòr a th' ann?Is it a big house?
- CatrionaTha, tha e gu math mòr.Yes, it is quite big.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations and entries taigh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
