Uisge

OOSH-kuh

/ˈuʃkʲə/

The same word gives us whisky — uisge-beatha, the water of life.

Where you’ll hear it

In conversation, with what comes before it.

Am Baile · Am Baile 6: A bad daySeonag: Tha. Cha do chaidil mi a-raoir.Calum: Gabh deoch uisge, agus rach dhan leabaidh.Have a drink of water, and go to bed.Hear the whole conversation →
Am Baile · Am Baile 10: At the surgeryMàiri: Chan eil e dona. Tha cnatan trom ort.Màiri: Gabh fois agus òl uisgeRest and drink waterHear the whole conversation →
Story · Making soupGearr na currain agus an t-uinnean.Cuir iad anns a' phoit le uisge.Put them in the pot with water.Read the story →

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