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Dictionary Gàidhlig

Vocabulary lists: 20 words

You can find almost any word in the LearnGaelic Dictionary, but here's our pick of Gaelic vocabulary lists, on a range of subjects, to get you started.

Useful phrases for learners

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Boys' names

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Girls' names

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Surnames

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Family

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Numbers

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The Time

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Dates (days and months)

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The Winter

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The Spring

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The Summer

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The Autumn

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Valentine's Day (Love)

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Easter

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Hallowe'en

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The Mòd

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Christmas

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Weather

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Good weather

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Bad weather

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Food

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Highland Food

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Fruit

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Vegetables

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Drinks

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Baking

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Towns

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Islands

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Countries

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Place names: Mountains

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Place names: Colours

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Place names: People

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Place names: Water

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Place names: Birds

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Place names: Animals and Beasts

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Glasgow Subway

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A Wedding

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The Scottish Parliament

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The Election

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The Olympics

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The Commonwealth Games

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Outlander

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Social Media

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Books

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Writing letters

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Musical instruments

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The Beach

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Gaelic names for fishes

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Gaelic names for trees

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Space

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Camping

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Body

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Colours

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Housework

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Tools

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Pets (1)

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Pets (2)

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News vocabulary – the coronavirus

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Gaelic news – court cases

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