pròiseil
/ˈpʰɾɔːʃɛl/
The English word proud can be translated into Gaelic as pròiseil or uaibhreach.
Meaning: gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied (adj)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | IPA |
|---|---|
| pròiseil | /ˈpʰɾɔːʃɛl/ |
| uaibhreach | /ˈuəivɾʲəx/ |
The term is used to describe feelings of satisfaction, honor or gratification.
Which one should you use?
Use pròiseil when expressing a positive sense of satisfaction or honor, such as being proud of an achievement. In contrast, use uaibhreach when describing someone who is conceited, haughty or arrogant.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpʰɾɔːʃɛl/
Did you know?
- In traditional Gaelic poetry, being uaibhreach was often a characteristic attributed to the nobility to describe their aloofness and high social standing.
- The adjective uaibhreach shares a root with the Middle Irish word uabhar, which specifically described a type of boastful speaking rather than just a feeling.
- Because uaibhreach carries a heavy connotation of vanity, using it to describe a successful person might unintentionally suggest they are acting superior.
Examples in context
- Tá mé bródúil as tú.I am proud of you.
- Táim mór leat!I am proud of you!
- Is e duine pròiseil a th' ann.He is a proud man.
Example conversation
Callum and Isla are discussing a school project.
- CallumSeall an obair seo, a Isla!Look at this work, Isla!
- IslaTha e sgoinneil, a Callum.It is brilliant, Callum.
- CallumTha mi gu math pròiseil dhe.I am very proud of it.
- IslaBu chòir dhut a bhith pròiseil.You should be proud.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “proud” translations and entries pròiseil, uaibhreach, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pròiseil, uaibhreach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
