muc
/mũʰk/feminine
The English word 'pig' is translated into Gaelic as muc.
The term refers to the mammal of the family Suidae.
Meaning: mammal of family Suidae (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
muc is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/mũʰk/
Did you know?
- In Gaelic folklore, the muc appears in tales as a creature of transformation, often linked to shape-shifting figures who could change between human and swine forms.
- In ancient Gaelic society, the value of a muc was often used as a unit of currency for paying fines or debts in early legal codes.
- The Gaelic language uses the word muc in various compound idioms to describe mud or filth, as the animal is naturally associated with the earth.
Examples in context
- Tha an muc dubh.The pig is black.
- Tha an muc gu math mòr.The pig is very big.
Example conversation
Mairead and Finlay are walking past a farm fence.
- MaireadSeall an muc beag sin!Look at that little pig!
- FinlayTha i gu math iongantach.She is very cute.
- MaireadAn robh an muc sin an seo an t-seachdain an oilean?Was that pig here last week?
- FinlayCha chi memory mi, Mairead.I don't remember, Mairead.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pig” translations and entries muc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
