a-muigh
The Gaelic word for 'outside' is a-muigh.
a-muigh is used as an adverb to mean 'outdoors'.
Meaning: outdoors (adv)
Did you know?
- In traditional Gaelic storytelling, being a-muigh often signals a transition from the safe, domestic sphere to the unpredictable wild.
- The word a-muigh literally translates to 'in a field'.
- The word a-muigh shares a common ancestor with the Irish word amuigh, reflecting a linguistic link across the sea.
Examples in context
- Chan eil e math dhaibh a bhith taobh amuigh nuair a tha an stoirm ann.It's not good for them to be outside when the storm is on.
- Tha an aimsir cho brèagha, 's dòcha gum bi sinn a 'dèanamh rudeigin a-muigh an-diugh.The weather is so nice, maybe we should do something outside today.
- Tha mi dol air falbh a-muigh gus faicinn an t-sìde.I'm going outside to check the weather.
- Tha e a-muigh an-dràsta.It is outside right now.
- Tha na cloinne a-muigh.The children are outside.
Example conversation
Callum and Isla are in the living room.
- CallumTha e fuar a-muighIt is cold outside.
- IslaTha mi a' tuigsinn, Callum.I understand, Callum.
- CallumAn tèid Isla a-muigh?Will Isla go outside?
- IslaCha tèid mi.I will not go.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a-muigh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
