a few words

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darkfed
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a few words

Unread post by darkfed »

Hi there,

Would anyone give me some words talking about love in Scotish Gaelic?
That would be great!
Thanks a lot :D
Caoimhin.MacGilliosa
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Unread post by Caoimhin.MacGilliosa »

Feasgar math,

I'm a beginner in the language as well. I've not had such an opportunity to use the words of love in Gàidhlig, but from my basics..

Tha goal agam ort - I love you.
Tha gràdh agam dhut - I love you again, but I think it's more formal? Literally something like 'Love is at me, to you'.

I'm sure someone with a bit more than me, can help you. All the best.

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Unread post by Thrissel »

Caoimhin.MacGilliosa wrote:Tha goal agam ort - I love you.
Tha gràdh agam dhut - I love you again, but I think it's more formal? Literally something like 'Love is at me, to you'.
(1) The correct spelling is gaol.

(2) AFAICT, gràdh is also used with the preposition air (roughly = on) and its derivates, so it would be tha gràdh agam ort as well.

(3) Apparently you're right, Colin Mark's dictionary says this:
note also that gaol is more intimate than gràdh and is usually reserved for romantic contexts, or particularly close family relationships
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Re: a few words

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Does anyone know any poignant Scottish Gaidhlig wedding vows or poignant words for a loved one. Does anyone know how to say the name April or Kenny or Stephen?
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Re: a few words

Unread post by GunChleoc »

Here's a list of names: http://www.akerbeltz.org/beagangaidhlig ... inmean.htm

If it's not on it, it probably doesn't exist as a Gaelic name.
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Re: a few words

Unread post by Seonaidh »

Well, April is "An Giblean" - and a very popular month for weddings in the UK.
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