draoidheachd
magic
In Scottish Gaelic magic is draoidheachd. It names sorcery and enchantment, the kind found in old stories.
A magic spell or a person who practices magic is described using this word or related words, so draoidheachd is the main noun to learn.
Meaning: supernatural power or sorcery (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is feminine and written with the letters dh in the middle, which are not pronounced the way they look in English.
Did you know?
- Draoidheachd is connected with draoidh, the Gaelic word for a druid.
Examples in context
- Tha draoidheachd anns an sgeulachd.There is magic in the story.
- Tha mi a’ creidsinn ann an draoidheachd.I believe in magic.
Example conversation
Eilidh tells her son Fionnlagh a story at bedtime in Ullapool.
- EilidhTha draoidheachd anns an sgeulachd seo.There is magic in this story.
- FionnlaghA bheil i fìor?Is it true?
- EilidhChan eil, ach tha i math.No, but it is good.
