ann an Gàidhlig
The phrase "in scottish" is expressed in Gaelic as ann an Gàidhlig.
This phrase refers to the Scottish Gaelic language. While Gàidhlig refers to the language, Gàidhealachd refers to the Gaelic culture or the Gaelic-speaking area/community.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ann an (in) and Gàidhlig (Gaelic).
How does it change in a sentence?
The prepositional phrase uses the preposition ann followed by the article an to indicate being "in" a language.
Did you know?
- In Scotland, you might see the term Gàidhlig on road signs and public buildings as part of a modern movement to restore the language to the physical landscape.
- The word Gàidhlig is a linguistic sibling to the Manx word Gaelg and the Irish word Gaeilge, all descending from the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages.
- The term Gàidhlig is not just a name for a language, but is derived from a word meaning 'the people' or 'the descendants' of a specific lineage.
Examples in context
- Sgrìobh an litir ann an Gàidhlig.Write the letter in Scottish Gaelic.
- Tha an òran seo ann an Gàidhlig.This song is in Scottish Gaelic.
- Dè an t-ainm a th' ann ann an Gàidhlig?What is the name in Scottish Gaelic?
Example conversation
Hamish and Catriona are discussing a song.
- HamishAn t-òran seo gu math brèagha.This song is very beautiful.
- CatrionaTha i ann an Gàidhlig.It is in Scottish.
- HamishAn tug an t-òran gairm dhut?Did the song call to you?
- CatrionaTha, is toil leam Gàidhlig.Yes, I love Scottish.
