Learn Gaelic words that relate to your family!
Family | Teaghlach
Parent | Pàrant
Father/Dad | Athair
Mother/Mum | Màthair
Step-Parent | Leas-Phàrant
Step-Father | Leas-Athair
Step-Mother | Leas-Mhàthair
Adoptive-Parent | Uchd-Phàrant
Carer | Cùramaiche
Grandfather | Seanair
Grandmother | Seanmhair
Son | Mac
Daughter | Nic
Adoptive-Son | Uchd-Mhac
Adoptive-Daughter | Uchd-Nighean
Foster-Child | Dalta
Baby | Leanabh
Sister | Piuthar
Brother | Bràthair
Step-Brother | Leas-Bhràthair
Step-Sister | Leas-Phiuthar
Foster Sibling | Co-Dhalta
Cousin | Co-Ogha
Aunt(y) | Antaidh
Paternal Aunt (Dad’s Sister) | Piuthar-Athar
Maternal Aunt (Mum’s Sister) | Piuthar-Màthar
Uncle | Uncail
Paternal Uncle (Dad’s Brother) | Bràthair-Athar
Maternal Uncle (Mum’s Brother) | Bràthair-Màthar
Pets | Peataichean
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