gaisgeach
warrior, hero
In Scottish Gaelic a warrior is gaisgeach, a word that also means a hero. Laoch is another word for a hero or warrior and is used in old stories and poetry.
Meaning: brave fighter (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| gaisgeach | warrior, hero |
| laoch | hero, warrior |
Gaisgeach fits both a fighter in battle and a person admired for bravery.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words are masculine nouns. The plural of gaisgeach is gaisgich.
Did you know?
- Fionn mac Cumhaill is a famous hero in both Irish and Scottish Gaelic tales.
Examples in context
- Bha e na ghaisgeach.He was a warrior.
- Tha an laoch treun.The hero is brave.
Example conversation
Teacher Mòrag and her pupil Alasdair read an old tale in class in Portree.
- MòragCò am gaisgeach anns an sgeulachd?Who is the warrior in the story?
- AlasdairIs e Fionn am gaisgeach.Fionn is the warrior.
- MòragTha sin ceart.That is right.
