miann
To wish in Gaelic is miann.
The word miann is used to express the act of hoping for a specific outcome.
Meaning: to hope for an outcome (verb)
Related words
Did you know?
- Traditional Gaelic culture cautioned against wishing too specifically because 'the Fairies' might overhear and grant the wish in a twisted way.
- In poetic Gaelic, miann can describe a biological appetite or physical hunger, treating a bodily need as a type of 'wish'.
- The noun form of miann is used to describe a person's 'inclination' or 'tendency' toward a certain behavior.
Examples in context
- Is miann orm a bhith òg.I wish I were young.This sentence is useful for expressing a wish about one's age using miann.Tatoeba #5884190 by Catriona, translation #242080 by CK
Example conversation
Angus and Catriona are talking about their holiday plans.
- AngusTha miann orm a dhol don Eilean Sgeir.I wish to go to the Isle of Skye.
- CatrionaSin e an t-àite as fheàrr!That is the best place!
- AngusAn e miann agad a tighinn còmhla?Do you wish to come along?
- CatrionaAye, bidh mi glè thoilichte.Yes, I would be very happy to.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry miann, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
