mo bhean bhrèagha
mo bhean bhrèagha is how you say "my beautiful wife" in Gaelic.
This phrase is used to refer to the woman a person is married to and describe her as attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mo (my), bhean (woman/wife) and bhrèagha (beautiful).
Did you know?
- While mo bhean bhrèagha is a loving phrase, the word bean is also found in the name for a 'bean-sidhe' or 'banshee', meaning 'woman of the mounds'.
- In some Gaelic-speaking regions, the pronunciation of bean can shift so significantly that it sounds nearly identical to the English word 'van'.
- The word bhrèagha does not just describe physical beauty. It can be used to describe a 'fine' day or a 'handsome' object regardless of gender.
Examples in context
- Ba mhaith liom mo bhean álainn fheiceáil ag teacht isteach.I'd like to see my beautiful wife coming in.
- Is tú mo bhean bhrèagha.You are my beautiful wife.
- Seo mo bhean bhrèagha.This is my beautiful wife.
- Tha mo bhean bhrèagha an seo.My beautiful wife is here.
Example conversation
Finlay introduces Eilidh to a friend at a party.
- FinlayTha seo mo bhean bhrèagha, Eilidh.This is my beautiful wife, Eilidh.
- EilidhHalo, Eilidh! Tha thu gu math brèagha.Hello, Eilidh! You are very beautiful.
- FinlayTha i an saoil mo bhean bhrèagha.She is the most beautiful wife in the world.
- EilidhTha thu gu luckail!You are lucky!
