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Gaelic

Verb / ˈgeɪlɪk / Another word for gaelic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gaelic refers to the Celtic language of Scotland and Ireland.

Synonyms & similar words

celtic erse gaelic goidelic Celtic Goidelic Erse Irish Scottish Gael Hibernian Hiberno-Scottish Gaelic-speaking

Common collocations

  • Gaelic language
  • Scottish Gaelic
  • Irish Gaelic
  • Gaelic culture
  • Gaelic music
  • Gaelic football
  • Gaelic literature

Word family

noun Gaelic
adjective Gaelic

Usage note

Gaelic refers to the Goidelic branch of the Celtic languages, primarily Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic. It is often used interchangeably with the specific language names, but care should be taken to distinguish between them.

Example sentences

  1. My mom is learning Gaelic because she wants to visit Scotland.
  2. My favorite part of the Scottish festival is when they sing Gaelic songs.
  3. My dad's family speaks Irish Gaelic.
  4. I want to learn Scottish Gaelic so I can talk to my cousins in Scotland.
  5. The Gaelic language is one of the oldest languages in the world.

Quotes

  • 'Gaelic is the language of the heart.' - Mary Harney
  • 'I don't speak Gaelic, but I understand it and I love it.' - Enya
  • 'The Gaelic league is founded, and this is the most important event in the history of modern Irish nationalism.' - John Edward Redmond

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