turas
/ˈt̪ʰɯɾəs̪/masculine
In Gaelic, the English word journey is translated as turas. Wiktionary also lists slighe and cuairt.
Meaning: trip, a voyage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| turas | /ˈt̪ʰɯɾəs̪/ /ˈt̪ʰɯɾɯs̪/ |
masculine |
| slighe | /ˈʃli.ə/ | feminine |
| cuairt | /kʰuərˠʃtʲ/ | feminine |
| taisteal | /ˈt̪ʰaʃtʲəl̪ˠ/ | masculine |
The word journey can be expressed through several different Gaelic words depending on whether you are emphasizing the trip itself, a social visit or the physical path being traveled.
Which one should you use?
turas is the most common way to say journey, trip or tour. Use cuairt if the journey is specifically a social call, a visit, a circuit or a round. If you are referring to the physical way, road or path being taken, use slighe.
How does it change in a sentence?
turas is a masculine noun. When you want to say "of a journey", use the genitive form turais.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈt̪ʰɯɾəs̪/
Did you know?
- The word turas has historical roots in the concept of a 'pilgrimage', meaning that a simple journey can carry a sense of spiritual purpose.
- In Gaelic, the word slighe can be used metaphorically to describe a 'way' of doing something, similar to the English phrase 'the way to' a solution.
- The word taisteal is often used as a verb meaning 'to travel', but as a noun, it describes the broader concept of travel as an activity rather than a single specific trip.
Examples in context
- Bha mi air siubhail san Eilean Sgitheanach.I was traveling in the Isle of Skye.
- Bha an turas fada.The journey was long.
- An turas gu Glaschu?The journey to Glasgow?
Example conversation
Callum and Eilidh are talking about a recent holiday.
- CallumCònaic thu tìrean a dhìreach air an turas?Did you see many lands on the journey?
- EilidhTha, bha turas sgoinneil e.Yes, it was a brilliant trip.
- CallumDè an turas as fheàrr a bh' agad?What was your best journey?
- EilidhBha an turas gu Spáinn an as fheàrr.The trip to Spain was the best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “journey” translations and entries turas, slighe, cuairt, taisteal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuairt, slighe, taisteal, turas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
