pròis
The Gaelic word for pride is pròis.
pròis refers to the quality or state of being proud, often implying inordinate self-esteem or an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in areas such as talents, beauty, wealth or rank.
Meaning: quality or state of being proud, inordinate self-esteem, an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc. (noun)
Did you know?
- In Scottish Gaelic, the word pròis undergoes a grammatical change to indicate ownership, meaning 'his pride' and 'her pride' are expressed using different forms.
- In Scottish Gaelic, the word pròis can also be used to describe a sense of 'pride' in one's heritage or identity, which is a positive and communal feeling rather than a personal conceit.
- In the context of traditional Gaelic storytelling, using pròis to praise oneself too heavily was historically viewed as a serious character flaw rather than a virtue.
Examples in context
- Táim bródúil as mo mhacI am proud of my son.
- Tá mé bródach leatsaI am proud of you.
- Chan eil pròis aige.He has no pride.
Example conversation
Catriona and Callum are discussing a mutual acquaintance.
- CatrionaTha an t-eofail sin làn de pròis.That man is full of pride.
- CallumTha sin fiosail, Catriona.That is true, Catriona.
- CatrionaChan eil e a' coitheann ri neach eile.He does not consider anyone else's equal.
- CallumIs e pròis a th' ann.It is pride.
