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Dictionary Gàidhlig

The weather

Absolute Beginners (A1) - Useful Words (20 words)

The weather is an important talking point in Scotland, especially because of how changeable the day can often be! Here’s some general weather words to get you started.
People use these words when they talk about the weather.

Twenty Words is integrated with the dictionary. Choose any word in the Gaelic column and the dictionary will open and you will see the gender of the Gaelic word.

English Gàidhlig  
weather sìde <))
weather aimsir <))
weather forecast tuairmse sìde <))
rain an t-uisge <))
cloud sgòth <))
mist ceò <))
the sun aghrian <))
high pressure bruthadh àrd <))
low pressure bruthadh ìosal <))

The sun is important for different times of the day.

English Gàidhlig  
sunrise èirigh na grèine <))
sunset dol fodha na grèine <))

Say this if you want to talk about the weather.

English Gàidhlig  
It is dry. Tha i tioram <))
It is … Tha i <))
dry tioram <))
wet fliuch <))
nice snog <))
sunny grianach <))
warm blàth <))
hot teth <))
cold fuar <))
windy gaothach <))
calm ciùin <))

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