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Meaning of nàmhaid | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR A1 Common
ˈn̪ˠãːvɪtʲ

Definitions

  1. enemy
  2. Equivalent to 'enemy': Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

Equivalents

English enemy

Examples

“"Bior a d’dhòrn na fàisg;/ Easbhuidheachd ri d’ nàmhaid na rùisg;/ Ri gearradh-sgian a d’ fheòl na èisd;/ Bèist nimheil ri d’ bheò na dùisg."”

"A thorn in your grasp, do not squeeze;/ Thy wants to thine enemy do not bare;/ The dagger’s point to your flesh do not hear;/ A venomous reptile do not rouse."

CEFR level

A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
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