Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
faod. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
faod, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
faod in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
faod you have here. The definition of the word
faod will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
faod, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Scottish Gaelic
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Middle Irish fétaid (“be able, can”), from Old Irish ·éta, prototonic form of ad·cota (“obtain”).
Pronunciation
Verb
faod (defective, future indicative positive faodaidh, negative chan fhaod, question am faod, conditional indicative positive dh'fhaodadh, negative chan fhaodadh, question am faodadh)
- may, can (be allowed to)
- Am faod mi bruidhinn ris? ― May I speak to him?
- Faodaidh tu falbh a-nis. ― You can go now.
Usage notes
Vilamovian
Pronunciation
Noun
faod n
- horse