beagán
The Gaelic phrase for "little one" is beagán.
beagán is used as a noun to refer to a young child.
Meaning: young child (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Highlands, the phrase Mo Ghille Beag is used to mean "my little lad".
Did you know?
- While beagán means 'little one', it is more commonly used as an adverb to mean 'a little bit' rather than as a noun for a child.
- The phrase Mo Ghille Beag is not just a term of endearment but the title of one of the most famous traditional Scottish Gaelic songs.
- While beagán is a general term, parents often use mo chreach or mo leanbh to address a 'little one' with deep emotional intimacy.
Examples in context
- Tha thu cho brèagha, mo ghille beagYou are so beautiful, my little lad
Example conversation
Isla and Finlay are looking at a baby.
- IslaSeall air an beagán!Look at the little one!
- FinlayTha e gu math buaineach.He is very cute.
- IslaIs e beagán sgeulach a th' ann.He is a lively little one.
- FinlayTha e coltach riatad, Isla.He looks like you, Isla.
