We are thrilled to present Scotland’s first EDI Gaelic Glossary. Including Scottish Gaelic, a native, living language of Scotland, in our services and resources contributes to the University’s commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. This Gaelic glossary includes words and phrases relevant to EDI, connecting our work with Gaelic at the University. It is great to see Gaelic represented across University services. As a minority and native language of Scotland, initiatives such as this contribute more generally to the promotion of equality and inclusivity, locally and nationally. I hope this glossary will be of use to students and staff at the University.—Isla Parker, Gaelic and Community Relations OfficerRead more about further learning opportunities, events, and more at Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh. English GaelicGaelic Pronunciation LearnGaelicFurther Gaelic explanations Age aoisoo-ish Allycaraid neach-taicecah-ridge, nee-ack-tie-kehCaraid - friend Neach-taice - supporterAnti-racism an aghaidh gràin-chinnidhan oi gran-hih-neeagainst racismBelonging buntainnboon-tane(act of) belonging, pertaining BisexualDà-sheòrsach Bullying burraidheachdboo-ray-ock (Active) BystanderNeach-amhaircnee-ack-ah-verkonlooker, bystander, observer Civil Partnership com-pàirteachas sìobhaltacom-par-stah-haas she-val-ta Community coimhearsnachdcoy-her-snock Disability ciorramachdkih-ro-mockTha ciorram orm. “I have a disability”, literally, “There is a disability upon me”.Diversity iomadachdim-ma-dock Empower cumhachdaichcoo-ack-deekEmpower! (verb)Equality co-ionannachdco-you-nan-nock Equity ceartaskey-ar-stass Ethnic minority mion-chinnidhmin-hih-nee Ethnicity cinnidheachdkin-ee-ock GayGèidh Gender Reassignment ath-bhuileachadh gnèah-vu-lack-ag guh-nay Gendergnèguh-nay Harassment sàrachadhsar-ack-ug(act of) harassing He/hime / esan Identity dearbh-aithnejeh-rav-an-ya Inclusion in-ghabhaltasin-gah-val-tas LesbianLeasbach Marriage pòsadhpoh-sagTha mi pòsta. “I am married”Maternity màthaireachdmah-hair-ock Minority mion-shluagh mion-chuidmin-huh-loo-agmin-hootchMion-shluagh - minority populationmion-chuid - minority of peopleNeurodiversity niùro-iomadachdn-you-row-im-ah-dock Pregnancy leatromachdleh-trom-ock Protected Characteristic(s) dual(an) fo dhìondoo-ah-lan foh yee-on Race cinneadhkin-yugClan, kindred, tribe, race Racismgràin-chinnidhgran-hih-nee“gràin” - hate, hatred+“chinnidh” from “cinneadh”- clan, kindred, tribe Religion, Faith, Beliefcreideamh, creideascray-jav, cray-jihsBelief, creed, faith, religion, e.g.An creideamh Crìostaidh. The Christian faith/belief.Sex (Biological)gnè bhith-eòlasach She/heri / ise Sexual Orientation aidmheil cleamhnaisadge-vill clo-nish Trans tar-ghnèitheachtar-guh-nay-ock They/themiad / iadsan Feel like something’s missing – let us know at… HR EDI team This article was published on 2024-09-24
