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Scottish Gaelic Vocabulary - Days of the Week

Hi Scottish Gaelic learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week, or latha na seachdain in Scottish Gaelic! 📅 The days of the week are an essential part of any language, and learning them is a great way to improve your language skills quickly. So let's get started!

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Animals, House, Family & Food.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The days of the week are a concept that unifies cultures around the world. They are based on astronomical observations of the sun and the moon's movements. The Scottish Gaelic language has unique days of the week, which are rooted in its rich cultural history. In this lesson, we will explore these seven fascinating days which have unique names and meanings!🌍

The Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

The Scottish Gaelic days of the week are:

Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation English Translation
Diluain ['tʃiluənʲ] Monday
Dimàirt ['tʃimɑːɾtʲ] Tuesday
Diciadain ['tʃikʲətʲɪɲ] Wednesday
Diardaoin ['tʃɪɾʲtʲiənʲ] Thursday
Dihaoine ['tʃihõːnʲə] Friday
Disathairne ['tʃisəhɾˠtʲə] Saturday
Didòmhnaich ['tʃɪtɔːŋɪʰnʲĩçkʲ] Sunday

Note that the Scottish Gaelic alphabet has fewer letters than English. However, the language has several diacritical marks or accents, which change the sound and meaning of the language. Some of these letters have been modified to reflect the modern era's requirements, but they still retain their unique pronunciations! 🔤

Vocabulary in Context[edit | edit source]

Contextualizing vocabulary is essential because learners can understand the usage of words in a specific setting. Suppose you communicate with native speakers through Polyglot Club, you will realize people will use Scottish Gaelic idioms and phrases which form an intrinsic part of the language. Here is a dialogue to help you contextualize the days of the week:

  • Person 1: Ciamar a tha thu an-diugh? (How are you today?)
  • Person 2: Tha mi gu math, tha e Diluain. (I am fine, it is Monday.)

Now you can form simple sentences using the days of the week! 🗣️

Cultural Information[edit | edit source]

In Scottish Gaelic folklore, days of the week used to be named according to the activity or event of the day. For example, Monday was called Di-luain or day of the washing. Tuesday was celebrated as the day that the washerwomen took a rest. Wednesday was the day people in Ireland and Scotland paid their taxes. The day was called Di-ciadain or the day of the first fast, as taxes made people fast. Thursday was the day when people wore special clothes to celebrate, so it was called Diardaoin or the day of the clothing. Friday was when people did lots of work in the fields, so it was called Dihaoine or the day of the oats. Saturday was the day when Scotsmen went to the markets, and it was called Disathairne. Finally, Sunday was the day of worship, and it was called Didòmhnaich. 🧐

Recap[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have learned the days of the week in Scottish Gaelic, including their interpretations and history. Remember, to improve your Scottish Gaelic find native speakers and ask them any questions. Don't forget to check our Vocabulary page for more lists of words and phrases to continue practicing. We hope you enjoyed learning about the days of the week in Scottish Gaelic! 🤗


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