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FAQ: Gaelic Pronunciations

Ever wonder how to pronounce the Gaelic words, names, or phrases in the OUTLANDER series?

You’re in luck! The Starz network has created Gaelic lessons in Youtube videos for fans of the Outlander TV Series! Learn from Àdamh Ó Broín, Gaelic expert and tutor for the Outlander TV series, members of the cast (who are all natives of the U.K.), and some of Diana’s readers:

  1. Sassenach means "stranger" or "outlander," and is a nickname that Jamie uses for Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser. Also refers to persons of English descent. (Usually a derogatory term or insult.) With Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser). Video published on November 20, 2013.
  2. Craigh na Dun is the name of the ancient, mysterious stone formation which flings Claire back in time. With Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser). Video published on December 27, 2013.
  3. Mo Nighean Donn. Jamie calls Claire his "brown-haired lass." With Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser). Video published on January 24, 2014.
  4. Laoghaire and Geillis are the names of two important female characters in OUTLANDER. No, the first one isn’t pronounced "leg hair!" <g> With actors Nell Hudson (who portrays Laoghaire) and Lotte Verbeek (Geillis Duncan). Video published on February 17, 2014.
  5. Colum and Dougal are the first names of the two MacKenzie brothers. With Graham McTavish (Dougal MacKenzie) and Gary Lewis (Colum MacKenzie). Video published on March 7, 2014.
  6. Rhenish is Colum’s and Claire’s favorite wine. With Annette Badlands (Mrs. Fitzgibbons), Graham McTavish (Dougal MacKenzie) and Gary Lewis (Colum MacKenzie). Video published on March 20, 2014.
  7. Je Suis Prest means "I am ready," and is the Fraser clan motto. With Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser). Video published on April 11, 2014.
  8. Castle Leoch is the ancestral castle home of the MacKenzies in OUTLANDER. With Annette Badland (Mrs. Fitzgibbons). Video published on April 25, 2014.
  9. Tùlach Àrd is the battle cry of the MacKenzies! With Graham McTavish (Dougal MacKenzie) and Gary Lewis (Colum MacKenzie). Video published on May 14, 2014.
  10. Dinna fash means "don’t fuss." With Annette Badland (Mrs. Fitzgibbons). Video published on May 22, 2014.
  11. Slàinte Mhath! is a toast which means "good health!" Video posted on June 10, 2014.

This page last updated on Friday, July 11, 2014 at 8:05 a.m. (PDT).