faramach
/farəməx/
The English word "loud" in Gaelic is translated as faramach. Wiktionary also lists fuaimneach.
Meaning: of a sound (adj)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | IPA |
|---|---|
| faramach | /farəməx/ |
| fuaimneach |
Both faramach and fuaimneach are adjectives used to describe sounds that are loud.
Which one should you use?
While both terms can describe loudness, fuaimneach is more specifically used to describe the volume or intensity of a sound.
How do you pronounce it?
/farəməx/
Did you know?
- In some Gaelic contexts, describing a person as fuaimneach can imply they are not just loud, but boastful or 'noisy' in their personality.
- The word fuaimneach is a direct descendant of the Old Irish word fúaimnech, meaning the word has remained virtually unchanged in meaning and form for over a thousand years.
- Gaelic uses the word fuaim to describe both a musical 'sound' and a chaotic 'noise', meaning there is no inherent distinction between harmony and discord in the root word.
Examples in context
- Tha an còmhlan ùr gu math àrd.The new band is very loud.
Example conversation
Catriona and Hamish are in a living room with a radio.
- CatrionaHamish, tha an raidio faramach.Hamish, the radio is loud.
- HamishO, tha mi duilich, a Chatriona.Oh, I am sorry, Catriona.
- CatrionaAn urrainn dhut e a thionndadh sìos?Can you turn it down?
- HamishBidh mi a' dèanamh sin a-nis.I will do that now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “loud” translations and entries faramach, fuaimneach, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries faramach, fuaimneach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
