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Scottish GaelicVocabulary0 to A1 Course → Days, Months, and Seasons

In this lesson, you will become familiar with the names of days, months, and seasons in Scottish Gaelic and how to use them to talk about dates and time periods. You will also learn interesting cultural facts about Scottish Gaelic language and traditions that will enhance your learning experience.

Days[edit | edit source]

In Scottish Gaelic, the days of the week are named after heavenly bodies and are similar to English. However, the pronunciation of some of the names differs slightly from English. Here are the days of the week in Scottish Gaelic:

Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation English
DiLuain [ˈtʲiːluəɲ] Monday
DiMàirt [ˈtʲimˠaːɾˠtʲ] Tuesday
DiCiadain [tʲiˈkʲaːtʲiɲ] Wednesday
Diardaoin [dʲiˈaɾˠt̪ɯːɲ] Thursday
DihAoine [ˈtiː.ˈɛɲ] Friday
Disathairne [tʲiˈsˠahərnʲə] Saturday
Didòmhnaich [tiˈdoːunɪç] Sunday

Some interesting facts about the Scottish Gaelic days of the week:

- The first day of the week in Scottish Gaelic is Monday, not Sunday as it is in some other cultures. - The word "Sathairne" (Saturday) is believed to have come from the Latin word "Saturni," which was the Roman god of agriculture. - The word "DihAoine" (Friday) literally means "day between two fasts," referring to the Christian practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays.

Now, let's practice some Scottish Gaelic phrases using the days of the week:

  • Tha mi a' dol dhan bhanca Diluain. (I am going to the bank on Monday.)
  • Tha mi a' coiseachd Dimàirt. (I am walking on Tuesday.)
  • Tha mi a' toirt aire do luchd-obrach Diciadain. (I am taking care of coworkers on Wednesday.)
  • Tha mi a' faighneachd ceistean airson an riarachadh Deardaoin. (I am asking questions for the management on Thursday.)
  • Tha mi a' cruinneachadh airgid airson an deireadh-seachdain DihAoine. (I am collecting money for the weekend on Friday.)
  • Tha mi a' tadhal air an teaghlach Disathairne. (I am visiting with family on Saturday.)
  • Tha mi a' dol dhan eaglais Didòmhnaich. (I am going to church on Sunday.)


Months[edit | edit source]

In Scottish Gaelic, the months of the year were traditionally based on the seasonal changes and lunar phases, but have since been standardized to be similar to English. Here are the months of the year in Scottish Gaelic:

Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation English
Am Faoilleach [am ˈfɤːləx] January
An Gearran [əŋ ˈkʲerən] February
Am Màrt [am maːrt] March
An Giblean [əŋ ˈkʲiləɲ] April
Am Màigheach [am ˈmaːjəx] May
An t-Ògmhios [ən ˈt̪ˠoː.ɣɲɪʃ] June
An t-Iuchar [ən ˈt̪ʲuərˠ] July
An Lùnasdal [ən ˈluːnəs̪t̪əɫt̪] August
An t-Sultain [ən ˈs̪uɫ̪t̪əɲ] September
An Dàmhair [ən ˈtaːrər] October
An t-Samhain [ən ˈt̪ʰauan] November
An Dùbhlachd [ən ˈtuːɫ̪əxk] December

Some interesting facts about the Scottish Gaelic months of the year:

- The word "Faoilleach" (January) comes from an old Celtic word meaning "wolf month," as wolves were believed to have been more active during this time of year. - The word "Ògmhios" (June) comes from the Scots Gaelic "òg," meaning young or new, and "mhios," meaning month. This is a reference to the start of summer and the growing season. - The word "Lùnasdal" (August) comes from the Scots Gaelic "lùnas," meaning a cutting or reaping, which is appropriate as harvest time typically happens in August.

Now, let's practice some Scottish Gaelic phrases using the months of the year:

  • Tha mi a' tarraing port-fhiosrachaidh airson An Giblean. (I am drawing up an invoice for April.)
  • Tha mi a' siubhal gu An t-Ògmhios. (I am traveling to June.)
  • Tha mi a' taghadh dhaoine airson An Lùnasdal. (I am selecting people for August.)
  • Tha mi ag iarraidh tuigsinn cleachdadh mòr na h-earrach Am Màigheach. (I am trying to understand the big use of May's spring.)
  • Tha mi a' bruidhinn ri co-oibreachaich mu dheidhinn An Dàmhair. (I am talking to coworkers about October.)
  • Tha mi a' coimhead ri feis Mhàrt. (I am looking forward to March's festival.)


Seasons[edit | edit source]

Like in English, there are four seasons in Scottish Gaelic, each one marking a different period throughout the year. Let's take a look at the seasons of the year in Scottish Gaelic:

Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation English
A' gheamhradh [ə'ɣeːərəɣ] Winter
An t-earrach [ənʲ ˈt̪ʲaːrəx] Spring
An t-samhradh [ənʲ ˈt̪ʰauərə] Summer
An fhuar-thuine [ənˈuərˠ hənʲɪ] Autumn/Fall

Some interesting facts about the Scottish Gaelic seasons:

- The word "A' gheamhradh" (Winter) literally translates to "at the winter." This is because, until recently, the Scottish Gaelic calendar was more lunar-based and "at the winter" referred to the period when the sun was at its lowest point.

- The word "An t-earrach" (Spring) shares the same Celtic root word as the English word "Easter," which is a reference to the new life and rebirth this season represents.

- The word "An fhuar-thuine" (Autumn/Fall) essentially means "the coldness time," which hints at the cooler weather typically experienced during this season.

Now, let's practice some Scottish Gaelic phrases using the seasons of the year:

  • Tha mi airson cuideachadh le bhith a' glanadh na h-aibhneach aig an t-earrach. (I want to help clean the rivers in the Spring.)
  • Tha mi a' fuireach anns an àite-adhair, far a bheil an t-samhradh blàth. (I am staying in the seaside, where the summer is warm.)
  • Tha mi a' leughadh leabhraichean agus sznàmh-fhalamhain A' gheamhradh. (I am reading books and swimming during Winter.)
  • Tha mi a' dol dhan fhèis An fhuar-thuine. (I am going to the Fall festival.)

Congratulations! You have learned the names of days, months, and seasons in Scottish Gaelic! Don't forget to practice your new vocabulary by speaking and writing in Scottish Gaelic as much as possible. Keep building on your knowledge with the next lesson: "Scottish Gaelic Vocabulary → Numbers, Time, and Dates."

Table of Contents - Scottish Gaelic Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Articles


Everyday Objects and Common Verbs


Pronouns and Verb Conjugation


Numbers, Time, and Dates


Questions and Negation


Food and Drink


Adjectives and Adverbs


Family and Relationships


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Scottish Gaelic Culture and Traditions


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