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Scottish Gaelic-English/ English-Scottish Gaelic Dictionary

Dewey E. McLaughlin Week 4 Spring 2008 400’s. Scottish Gaelic-English/ English-Scottish Gaelic Dictionary. Authors: R.W. Renton & J.A. MacDonald NUC: WaSKC Call# 491.6332 SCO Paperback, 162 p. ; 16 cm Publisher: Hippocrene Books (September 1, 1994) .

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Scottish Gaelic-English/ English-Scottish Gaelic Dictionary

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  1. Dewey E. McLaughlin Week 4 Spring 2008 400’s Scottish Gaelic-English/English-Scottish GaelicDictionary

  2. Authors: R.W. Renton & J.A. MacDonald • NUC: WaSKC Call# 491.6332 SCO • Paperback, 162 p. ; 16 cm • Publisher: Hippocrene Books (September 1, 1994)

  3. Arrangement: Alphabetic A-Z for both the English-Scot & Scot-English Indexing: List of abbreviations, Notes on speech, and an Appendix of using irregular verbs Scope: Translation between Scot Gaelic and English both ways. Currency: N/A, This dying language has not changed much in a thousand years, so currency is not a concern. Intended purpose: for the beginner of the Gaelic language (or English)‏

  4. Additional purposes: I can also see it being used as a pocket reference guide for more expert Gaelic(or English) speakers.

  5. Review opinions Not meant in any way as a comprehensive dictionary, this is a quick pocket reference. For its design, it is very good. Scots Gaelic to English/ English to Scots Gaelic that is easy to use and very handy. Nice for beginners. ~ http://www.amazon.com/review/R14YQEICRG582C/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

  6. The problem with many of the reviews here is that they expect this book to be like McB's Etymological Dictionary. This book is 100% perfect for the learner who is just starting out. It lists the entries and their uses with the article, VERY important for people new to the language. The book is worth the price just for that. http://www.amazon.com/review/RVBDOBT9ODSOL/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

  7. This Scottish Gaelic-English/English-Scottish Gaelic Dictionary is a great portable reference for the Scots-Gaelic learner. It is less bulky than other, more complete, hardbound dictionaries, and contains a good selection of everyday vocabulary. I find it very easy to use and a great companion for lessons. A must have for everyone starting this wonderful language. http://www.amazon.com/review/R2DOOZNG6LFCXM/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

  8. How do you say “I love you” I = mi; mise (empathic)‏ Love = gaol (n)‏ gradhaich (v)‏ You = thu (singular)‏ sibh (plural)‏ Putting it together would come up as, “Mi gradhaich thu” to speak it literally. However this will get you by in simple trade language.

  9. Doing a Google search for [“I Love you” Gaelic] came up with a few sites on how to say 'I Love you' in various languages including some Scot Gaelic phrases. Tha gra\dh agam ort http://www.galactic-guide.com/articles/2R95.html tha gaol agam ort http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/iloveyou.htm "Tha gràdh agam ort" - I love you. Literally, 'there is love at me on you'. Similarly: "Tha gràdh agad orm" (you love me)", Tha gràdh aig Effie air Dòmhnaill" (Effie loves Donald) "Bha gràdh againn aig t-uisge beatha" (we used to love whiskey) http://www.fredriley.org.uk/weblog/2005/07/i-need-you-i-love-you.html

  10. Personal impression All in all, I like this book. I'm planning on getting myself a copy of it for my personal reference. My only beef with this book, is it lacks a pronunciation guide. Without that, trying to read these words is like running downhill with your shoelaces tied together, its easy to trip.

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