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Quotes We've compiled a list of useful Gaelic language tools. Check out the Dictionaries and Resources links on the drop-down menu on the right. If you're in a hurry, try the boxes on the left. Tha sinn air liosta de ghoireasan a chruthachadh. Thoir sùil air na Faclairean is Goireasan Eile air an làimh cheart. Ma tha thu ann an cabhaig, feuch na bocsaichean air an làimh chlì.

The LearnGaelic DictionaryFaclair LearnGaelic
The LearnGaelic Dictionary is an online, up to date dictionary with contextual examples, all utilising contemporary spelling (GOC). Also includes a comprehensive listing of Gaelic placenames, provided by the Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba project. What’s more, it’s free! Ann an co-cheangal ris an Fhaclair Bheag ’s e goireas gu tur ùr a tha san Fhaclair LearnGaelic, le pailteas eisimpleirean, tha e a' leantainn riaghailtean ùra agus a' toirt a-steach ainmean-àiteachan bhon phròiseact Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba.  Agus tha e saor 's an asgaidh!

The LearnGaelic ThesaurusAn Co-fhaclair LearnGaelic A Gaelic thesaurus for the 21st century, An Co-fhaclair has been compiled by the company TELI. An Co-fhaclair airson an 21mh linn, air a chur ri chèile le TELI.

Quotes Gaelic Orthographic Conventions (GOC) Gnàthachas Litreachaidh na Gàidhlig Since 1981, Gaelic spelling has undergone a series of revisions. The most recent and comprehensive guide to contemporary spelling, Gaelic Orthographic Conventions (GOC), was published by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in 2009 and is available in Gaelic and English. It also contains some helpful grammar points. Bho 1981, tha litreachadh na Gàidhlig air atharrachadh gu mòr.  Chaidh an t-iùl as ùire fhoillseachadh le Ùghdarras Theisteanas na h-Alba ann an 2009 agus tha e ri fhaotainn sa Ghàidhlig agus ann am Beurla.

NamesAinmean Check out fichead facal (20 words) for a quick guide to placenames, forenames and surnames in Gaelic. In addition to the placenames in Am Faclair, a comprehensive guide to Scottish Gaelic placenames with valuable historical background can be found in Iain Mac an Tàilleir’s Ainmean—àiteachan on the Scottish Parliament website (bottom of page). Feuch fichead facal airson diofar ainmean, ainmean baistidh agus sloinnidhean. Tha an leabhran feumail aig Iain Mac an Tàilleir Ainmean—àiteachan le eachdraidh is mìneachadh ri fhaighinn air làrach na Pàrlamaid (bonn na duilleig).

Other online dictionariesFaclairean eile The Faclair Mòr (big dictionary) from the Ceumannan section of Stòrlann’s website is aimed at secondary school pupils learning Gaelic for the first time. A talking dictionary, it is suitable for beginner and intermediate learners of all ages.
Faclair na Pàrlamaid is a dictionary of terms used in the Scottish Parliament and local government.
Dictionary for Local Government from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
An Seotal is a terminology database aimed at supporting Gaelic Medium Education in secondary schools. Am Faclair Mòr, faclair fuaimneachaidh bho Stòrlann, ag amas air sgoilearan, ach feumail do luchd-ionnsachaidh sam bith.
Faclair na Pàrlamaid briathrachas feumail bho Phàrlamaid na h-Alba agus riaghaltas ionadail.
Faclair airson Riaghaltas Ionadail bho Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar
An Seotal stordata briathrachais a' cur taic ri FTMG anns na h-àrdsgoiltean.

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20 Words Fichead Facal