dèilig

See also: deilig

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

Borrowed from English deal +‎ -ig.

Verb

dèilig (past dhèilig, future dèiligidh, verbal noun dèiligeadh, past participle dèiligte)

1. deal (with)

Usage notes

• Used with the preposition ri:

  a' dèiligeadh ri ùghdarrasan ionadail ― dealing with local authorities

  Dèiligidh mi ris a-màireach. ― I'll deal with it tomorrow.

Derived terms

• dèiligear (“dealer”)
• raon-dèiligidh (“(physician's) general practice”)