Any help in translating a word into Scots and ScottishGaelic

Elgie · Post by **Elgie** » 08 Dec 2005 07:46

Hi:

I am getting a tattoo and would appreciate any help. I want to make sure I have a correct spelling for the word "Warrior" in both Scots and Scottish Gaelic/Gàidhlig.

And, if you have al moment, could you explain to me in general terms the differences of the two languages (Scots and Scottish Gaelic/Gàidhlig)? I wasn't aware that there was a language simply called "Scots" but found information on the web indicating that this is a language unto itself.

Thank you so much for your assistance.

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Toirdhealbhách · Post by **Toirdhealbhách** » 09 Dec 2005 14:35

Warrior --> Scottish Gaelic : laoch (ao sounds like "ir" in "bird", but more closed; ch is the German guttural Ach-Laut).

And, if you have al moment, could you explain to me in general terms the differences of the two languages (Scots and Scottish Gaelic/Gàidhlig)? I wasn't aware that there was a language simply called "Scots" but found information on the web indicating that this is a language unto itself.

(Braid) Scots is a Germanic language close to English, with Norse elements and some Gaelic ones as well. It is spoken in the Scottish Lowlands (Southern and Eastern Scotland).

Scottish Gaelic is a Celtic language, close to Irish. It is spoken in the Scottish Highlands and in the Hebrides Islands (off the western coast of Scotland: Lewis, Harris, Barra, Uist, Skye, etc).

Elgie · Post by **Elgie** » 22 Dec 2005 03:29

Thank you, thank you !!!! Your help is very much appreciated