Scottish Gaelic verb

gabh

take, accept, receive, have; contain, hold

gabh is a Scottish Gaelic verb meaning “take, accept, receive, have; contain, hold”. Its verbal noun is gabhail.

Verbal noun: gabhail

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Past

PersonForm
Formghabh

Future

PersonForm
Formgabhaidh

Imperative

PersonForm
you (singular)gabh
you (plural)gabhaibh

Past Participle

PersonForm
Formgabhte

gabh in context

Gabh math an latha.

Enjoy the day.

An gabh thu sin?

Will you take that?

"An gabh thu tì no cofaidh?" "Cha ghabh idir."

"Would you like tea or coffee?" "Neither."

"An gabh thu uisge-beatha neo fìon?" "Cha gabh idir, tapadh leat."

"Would you like whiskey or wine?" "I'll pass, thank you."

An gabh thu sin?

Will you take that?

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Native language name: Gàidhlig