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Meaning of saoghal | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR A1 Common
ˈs̪ɯː.əl̪ˠ

Definitions

  1. world, universe, earth
  2. life, lifetime
  3. age, generation
  4. means, subsistence, riches, occupation

Equivalents

Examples

“air feadh an t-saoghail”

throughout the world

“Càit air an t-saoghal an robh sibh?”

Where on earth were you?

“fad do shaoghail”

during your lifetime

“Ma gheibh mi saoghal, nì mi mo dhìcheall a bhith nam dhuine math.”

If I survive, I’ll try to be a good person.

“droch shaoghal”

bad times

CEFR level

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