Scottish Gaelic word

luath

fast, swift

adjective

luath means “fast, swift” in Scottish Gaelic and is used as a adjective.

luath in context

Tha e a' bruidhinn gu luath.

He is speaking quickly.

An robh e luath leis an t-seòl?

Was he quick with the sail?

Tha an taigh ùr faisg air an allt luath.

The new house is near the fast burn.

Tha e glè luath.

It is very fast.

Nuair sin, rè Linn an Ath-bheothachaidh, thòisich leudachadh mòr luath a mhaireas an diugh.

Descriptions

abaich

mature, ripe

ainmeil

famous, distinguished, illustrious, renowned

amh

raw, uncooked

annasach

strange, rare, unusual

aotrom

light

baoth

foolish, silly, simple, stupid, fatuous, inept

beag

small, little, short, diminutive

beò

alive

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