Gaelic
noun
A Celtic language spoken in parts of Scotland and Ireland.
I'm taking Gaelic classes to understand Scottish culture better.
Often appears as...
- speak gaelic
- gaelic language
adjective
Relating to the Gaelic-speaking people, or their language or culture.
He grew up in a Gaelic speaking community in the Highlands.
Often appears as...
- gaelic culture
- gaelic community
noun
A Celtic language spoken in parts of Scotland and Ireland.
I'm taking Gaelic classes to understand Scottish culture better.
Often appears as...
- speak gaelic
- gaelic language
adjective
Relating to the Gaelic-speaking people, or their language or culture.
He grew up in a Gaelic speaking community in the Highlands.
Often appears as...
- gaelic culture
- gaelic community
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Pro Tip 1/3Language Varieties
Gaelic has distinct dialects in Scotland and Ireland, each with unique vocabulary and pronunciation.
She speaks Scottish Gaelic, which is different from Irish Gaelic.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Gaelic is a marker of cultural heritage and national identity, especially in regions where it's spoken.
By learning Gaelic, he's connecting with his Irish ancestry.
Pro Tip 3/3Minority Language
Although less common than English, Gaelic is often used in music, literature, and local media.
The Gaelic song on the radio reminded her of the Highlands.
Pro Tip 1/3Language Varieties
Gaelic has distinct dialects in Scotland and Ireland, each with unique vocabulary and pronunciation.
She speaks Scottish Gaelic, which is different from Irish Gaelic.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Gaelic is a marker of cultural heritage and national identity, especially in regions where it's spoken.
By learning Gaelic, he's connecting with his Irish ancestry.
Pro Tip 3/3Minority Language
Although less common than English, Gaelic is often used in music, literature, and local media.
The Gaelic song on the radio reminded her of the Highlands.
Pro Tip 1/3Language Varieties
Gaelic has distinct dialects in Scotland and Ireland, each with unique vocabulary and pronunciation.
She speaks Scottish Gaelic, which is different from Irish Gaelic.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Gaelic is a marker of cultural heritage and national identity, especially in regions where it's spoken.
By learning Gaelic, he's connecting with his Irish ancestry.
Pro Tip 3/3Minority Language
Although less common than English, Gaelic is often used in music, literature, and local media.
The Gaelic song on the radio reminded her of the Highlands.
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Rory MacDonald
My name is a form of an Irish/Gaelic name that means 'Red King.
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Sheamus
Irish Athlete
Gaelic football is a very Irish sport, which I played.
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Rory MacDonald
My name is a form of an Irish/Gaelic name that means 'Red King.
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Sheamus
Irish Athlete
Gaelic football is a very Irish sport, which I played.
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