bùrn

See also: burn

Scottish Gaelic

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /puːrˠn̪ˠ/

Noun

bùrn m (genitive singular bùirn, no plural)

  1. water

Usage notes
  • Used for fresh running water, tap water etc., but not for salt water or rain.
  • Generally supplants uisge in the Lewis dialect, but not as common in other dialects.

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