334. Foghlaim Gàidhlig le Outlander

For lots of information about Outlander, check out Outlander Wikia

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This post concerns the Celtic language of Outlander called Gàidhlig.

There are 6 Celtic Languages

3 are Gaelic: Irish, Scottish – usually called Gaelic, & Manx

3 are Brythonic: Welsh, Cornish, & Breton

Here’s an easy way to identify which Gaelic language you’re reading:

In Irish the accent goes from L to R from bottom to top: Dún.

In Scottish (Gaelic) it goes from L to R from top to bottom: Dùn.

If the spelling is more like English, then it’s probably Manx: Doon.

So Gaelic ≠ Irish. All three are Gaelic languages but only Scottish is called Gaelic.

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The first lessons are on video

Lesson 1

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Sassenach 

Gaeilge (Irish):                   Sasanach

Gaelg (Manx):                    Sostnagh

Try saying the Gàidhlig word Sassenach 

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Lesson 2

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Craigh na Dun from Carraig na Dùn The Rock of the Fort (a Fairy Fort)

Gaeilge (Irish):                   Carraig an Dúin

Gaelg (Manx):                    Creg ny Doon

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Lesson 3

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Mo nighean donn My brown (haired) lass

Gaeilge (Irish):                    Mo chailín donn (iníon means daughter in Irish)

Gaelg (Manx):                     Aym neen dhoan

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Lesson 4

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Laoghaire agus Geillis. Laoghaire & Geillis

Gaeilge (Irish):                    Laoghaire agus Geillis

Gaelg (Manx):                     Laoghaire as Geillis

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Lesson 5

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Calum agus Dùghall. Colum & Dougal

Gaeilge (Irish):                   Colm agus Dougal

Gaelg (Manx):                    Colm as Dougal

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Lesson 6

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Rhenish  – a type of wine

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Lesson 7

If you’re on lesson 7, the chance is you’re serious about learning Gaelic so I’m switching to another video here. The Outlander Lesson 7 has no Gaelic in it.

It follows a book called Teach Yourself Gaelic which you can easily buy.

Remember Gaelic is not Irish. It’s Scottish.

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Lesson 8

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Leoch

Note the ch gentle gargle. That happens in all the Gaelic languages.

   

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Lesson 9

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Tùlach Àrd High Hill

Gaeilge (Irish):                   Tulach Ard

Gaelg (Manx):                    Tullaghan Ard

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Lesson 10

Once again I change videos as the Outlander Lesson 10 is not Gaelic.

Dinna fash is Scots, another language of Scotland that is not Celtic.

There is no difficulty pronouncing it and it means Don’t fuss. Done. So back to Gaelic.

Did you order your Teach Yourself Gaelic book yet?

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Lesson 11

Gàidhlig (Scottish/Gaelic): Slàinte Mhath Health good (Cheers)

Gaeilge (Irish):                   Sláinte           Health (To your health)

Gaelg (Manx):                    Slaynt            Health (To your health)

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  Latha math agaibh

More lessons on the basics here.

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The second lessons are from the series in the episodes. Check out the links too.

Episode 1: Mrs. Baird ►Frank

Samhainn: Hallowe’en

8:40 Chaidh uir air suil Odhrain: Earth went over Oran’s eye

Frank to Claire

13:30 Cocknammon Rock: Later we learn the Gaidhlig for this place is Clach a’ Choillich (rock of Rooster)

20:20 Sassenach: English (nationality)

44:25 Murtagh ►Claire

Trobhad!: Come!

45:08 A Mhurchaidh: Murta (speaking to him)
Creag an Dùin: Craig na Dun

Caileag shassanach: English girl

An do ghoid thu as a leapaidh, a bhalaich?: Did you steal her from her bed, lad?

46:59 Taing dhut. Thanks to you. (Thank you) After getting whiskey

48:15 Jamie when his arm is back in place

Taing Dhia!: Thank God

51:00 Jamie ► Claire

Seo, a-nis:  Here, now.

51:18 Dougal ►everyone

Trobhad: Come

52:49 Jamie ► Claire

Clach a’ Choillich: Cocknammon Stone (Rooster Rock)

54:07 Jamie

Tulach Ard! High Tower (A war cry)

56:53 After Jamie brings Claire back after the ambush:

Slàinte mhath: Good health! (A toast before drinking)

58:53  Jamie ► Claire

Tha mi gasta: I’m fine.

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Episode 2:

4:06  Mrs. Fitz ► returning Highlanders

Sin sibh! Sin sibh: Well done! Well done!

14:46 Jamie ► Claire during the bandaging scene

a gràidh: love (term of endearment)

31:27  Mrs. Fitz ► herself

Mo chreach ‘s a thàinig – My ruin that came (Woe is me)

33:07 Jamie in the stable:

Gabh air do shochair – Take it easy!

a gràidh – love

33:18 Auld Alec ► Jamie

a leisgean òglaich: lazy young man

37:25 Jamie to Old Alec

a bhodach: old man

45:54 Jamie ►Colum

Stadadh  a-nis: Stop now.

46:35 Jamie

Agus geall crìochnaich air an fheasgar bhriagh seo: And I’ll promise you a far better end to this lovely evening

46:48 Colum ►Jamie

Seumas Ruadh – Red Jamie

46:58 Jamie ► Colum

Ràibeart – Rupert

Dùirn – fists

Strac – strap

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