sgudal
/ˈs̪kut̪əl̪ˠ/
The Gaelic word for trash is sgudal.
sgudal is a noun used to refer to things that are meant to be discarded.
Meaning: things to be discarded (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Irish Gaelic (Ireland), the term bruscar can be used for 'trash' or 'rubbish'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈs̪kut̪əl̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- In Scottish Gaelic, the word sgudal can also refer to a 'scoundrel' or a 'worthless person', moving the meaning from objects to character.
- Gaelic distinguishes between sgudal for discarded objects and salachas for 'dirt' or 'filth'.
- The word sgudal can be used to describe 'worthless trifles' or 'vain pursuits' in Gaelic poetry.
Examples in context
- Feumaidh sinn an sgudal a thoirt a-mach.We must take the trash out.
Example conversation
Eilidh and Angus are cleaning the kitchen.
- EilidhA bheil an sgudal lionn?Is the trash full?
- AngusTha, tha e gu h-uile.Yes, it is completely full.
- EilidhAn tògaidh tu an sgudal a-mach?Will you take the trash out?
- AngusNì mi an sin a-nis.I will do that now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sgudal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
