taigh
/t̪ʰɤj/
The Gaelic word taigh means a building used as a place to live, such as a house.
taigh is used to refer to a building that serves as a residence or a dwelling.
How do you pronounce it?
/t̪ʰɤj/
Did you know?
- The word taigh is an ancient relative of the English word 'thatch'. Both words trace their roots back to a Proto-Indo-European term meaning 'cover' or 'roof'.
- While taigh refers to a house, the phrase taigh-sneachda literally means 'snow house' and is the word used for an igloo.
- In traditional Gaelic culture, the taigh was often designed around a central hearth, which served as the spiritual and physical heart of the home and the primary source of light.
Examples in context
- Tha an taigh seo mòr.This house is big.
- Tha iad a' toirt dhomh taigh ùr.They are giving me a new house.
Example conversation
Angus and Mairead are talking about a new property.
- AngusA bheil thu ag iarraidh taigh ùr?Do you want a new house?
- MaireadTha, tha mi ag iarraidh taigh mhòr.Yes, I want a big house.
- AngusAn eil an taigh seo math?Is this house good?
- MaireadTha e sgoinneil, a Angus!It is brilliant, Angus!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry taigh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries taigh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
