màthair
noun, feminine
In Scottish Gaelic "mother" is màthair. With "my" it becomes mo mhàthair, with the first letter softened.
Meaning: mother (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
After mo the m of màthair softens and is written mh. The same change happens after do for "your mother", written do mhàthair.
How do you pronounce it?
The th in the middle is nearly silent, so the word sounds like "MAH-heer" or "MAA-er".
Did you know?
- The word màthair is related to English "mother" and Latin "mater", all coming from a shared ancient root.
Examples in context
- Is i mo mhàthair a tha sin.That is my mother.
- Tha do mhàthair an seo.Your mother is here.
- Tha màthair agam an Glaschu.I have a mother in Glasgow.
Example conversation
Fionnlagh introduces his mother to his teacher at a school event.
- FionnlaghSeo mo mhàthair.This is my mother.
- TidsearMadainn mhath, a bhean-uasal.Good morning, madam.
- MàthairMadainn mhath dhut.Good morning to you.
