Tha mi gad ionndrainn
To say "I miss you" in Gaelic, use Tha mi gad ionndrainn.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I am missing you" because it uses the continuous aspect.
Did you know?
- In Gaelic culture, expressing longing is often tied to the concept of cianalas, a deep, ancestral yearning for a place or time that no longer exists.
- The word gad in this phrase shares an ancient root with the Latin word hasta, which means 'spear'.
- While English uses 'miss' for both longing and failing to hit a target, ionndrainn is used specifically for the emotional feeling of longing.
Examples in context
- Tha mi gad ionndrainn, mo ghràidhI miss you, my love
- Tha mi gad ionndrainn gu mòr.I miss you very much.
- Tha mi gad ionndrainn an seo.I miss you here.
- Tha mi gad ionndrainn, a ghràidh.I miss you, my love.
Example conversation
Two people talking on the phone after being apart for a month.
- CallumTha mi gad ionndrainn, a Chatriona.I miss you, Catriona.
- CatrionaTha mi gad ionndrainn cuideachd, a Callum.I miss you too, Callum.
- CallumCuin a thig thu dhachaigh?When are you coming home?
- CatrionaBidh mi an seo an athsèachdain.I will be there next week.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gad, mi, tha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
