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Didòmhnaich
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Di-dòmhnaich
Scottish Gaelic
Alternative forms
gd Di-dòmhnaich
Etymology
From gd la diēs Dominicus the day of our Lord.
Pronunciation
gd /d̥ʲəˈd̪̊ɔ̃ːnɪç/ /d̥ʒəˈd̪̊ɔ̃ːnɪç/ !!! !!!
gd /d̥ʲəˈd̪̊õːnɪç/ Lewis
Proper noun
m ~ gd chiefly Benbecula South Uist Barra Tiree
Sunday
gd Cha robh mi ag òl Didòmhnaich. I wasn't drinking on Sunday.
Usage notes
This word is preferred in areas which are traditionally Catholic or Episcopalian, whereas in communities which are more Presbyterian, gd Là na Sàbaid is preferred.
Also used adverbially (without a preposition) to mean "on Sunday".
Synonyms
gd Là na Sàbaid
Derived terms
gd Did abbreviation
Related terms
gd Diluain<t:Monday> Dimàirt<t:Tuesday> Diciadain<t:Wednesday> Diardaoin<t:Thursday> Dihaoine<t:Friday> Disathairne<t:Saturday> Oidhche Dhòmhnaich,Oidhche na Sàbaid<t:Sunday night>
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