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Gaelic

GA-lihk

Gaelic (noun) means any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic. Example: “She learned Gaelic from her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands.”

noun
1
Any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic.
"She learned Gaelic from her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands."
adjective
1
Relating to the Gaels or their languages.
"The village has a Gaelic-speaking primary school."

How to use Gaelic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe family of languages spoken by the Gaelic peoples, or anything relating to them.

UK vs US

Scottish Gaelic is usually pronounced "GAH-lik" in the UK, while Irish Gaelic is often pronounced "GAY-lik."

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Etymology

From Gael + the adjective-forming suffix -ic.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gaelic” mean?

The word “Gaelic” means any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic. In plain terms, the family of languages spoken by the Gaelic peoples, or anything relating to them.

How do you pronounce “Gaelic”?

“Gaelic” is pronounced GA-lihk (/ˈɡeɪlɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gaelic” in a sentence?

Here is “Gaelic” used in a sentence: “She learned Gaelic from her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands.”

What part of speech is “Gaelic”?

Depending on how it is used, “Gaelic” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “Gaelic” a common word?

“Gaelic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Gaelic” have?

“Gaelic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic.

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