fortanach
The Gaelic word for lucky is fortanach.
fortanach is an adjective used to describe people who possess good fortune.
Meaning: of people, having good fortune (adj)
Did you know?
- In traditional Gaelic folklore, luck was not just seen as a quality a person has, but as a tangible thing that could be transferred or 'stolen' through specific gestures.
- The word ádh, another term for luck, is believed by some historians to be a loanword from Old Norse, reflecting the Viking influence on Gaelic speaking areas.
- In many Gaelic-speaking communities, luck is traditionally tied to the concept of 'beannacht', which means 'blessing', blending the idea of chance with divine favor.
Examples in context
- Tá súil agam go mbeidh ádh mór ort sa chomórtas!I hope you will be lucky in the competition!
- Is e duine fortanach a th' ann.He is a lucky man.
Example conversation
Catriona and Hamish are talking about a prize.
- CatrionaBhuann thu an lottery, a Hamish!You won the lottery, Hamish!
- HamishTha mi gu math fortanach.I am very lucky.
- CatrionaTha sin iongn pháiste.That is wonderful.
- HamishTha mi toilichte.I am happy.
