How to Say “Reflection” in Gaelic

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faileas
The Gaelic word for reflection (meaning careful thought or consideration) is faileas.
faileas is used as a noun to describe the act of careful thought, deliberation or consideration.
Meaning: careful thought or consideration (noun)

Did you know?

  • While faileas refers to mental reflection, the word for a physical reflection, like in a mirror, is often dealbh.
  • Gaelic has several specific words for 'thought' depending on the intensity, and faileas occupies the space of a slow, winding consideration rather than a quick decision.
  • The word dealbh, used for physical reflections, is the same word used in Gaelic for a 'portrait'.

Example conversation

Two friends are discussing a difficult life decision.

  1. Hamish

    Hamish, a bheil thu cinnteach mu dhið?
    Hamish, are you sure about this?
  2. Eilidh

    Tha, thugaidh mi faileas air an fhàs.
    Yes, I gave reflection to the growth.
  3. Hamish

    Tha sin math, Eilidh.
    That is good, Eilidh.
  4. Eilidh

    Tha mi sàsta a-nis.
    I am satisfied now.

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