Scottish Gaelic word

ach

but

conjunction

ach means “but” in Scottish Gaelic and is used as a conjunction.

Mutation forms

Tha mi duilich, ach feumaidh mi dol dhachaigh an-dràsta.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to go home now.

Bha a' ghrian blàth anns a' mhadainn, ach tha i fuar an-dràsta.

The sun was warm in the morning, but it's cold at this moment.

Chan eil mi ach air dà no trì deochannan òl.

I've only had two or three drinks.

Chan eil ach beagan Gàidhlig agam.

I only speak a little Gaelic.

Chan eil ach beagan Fraingis agam.

I only speak a little French.

Communication

nuair

when (relative/non-interrogative)

òir

since, for, because

Alba

Scotland

Albannach

Scot, Scotsman

Ameireaganach

American

Bealltainn

May Day

Braisil

Brazil

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