sead
The Gaelic word for the gem jade is sead.
sead is used to refer to a gem.
Meaning: gem (noun)
Did you know?
- While sead refers to the gem, the Gaelic language often uses the phrase clach uaine meaning 'green stone' to describe jade specifically. This prioritizes the visual property of the mineral over its classification as a jewel.
- In Gaelic, the word sead is often used in poetry and song to describe a person of great worth or a 'gem' of a human being, rather than just a physical stone.
- The word sead is closely related to the Old Irish word for 'wealth' or 'fortune', highlighting that its core meaning is tied to value rather than mineral composition.
Example conversation
Catriona shows Callum a piece of jewelry.
- CatrionaSeall air an sead seo, a Callum.Look at this gem, Callum.
- CallumTha e glé mhath, a Chatriona.It is very good, Catriona.
- CatrionaIs e sead sònraichte a th' ann.It is a special gem.
- CallumTha e sgoinneil.It is magnificent.
