Niseag

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Loch Nis (“Loch Ness”) -ag (“diminutive suffix”). Literally "Nessie."

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɲiʃaɡ/

Noun

Niseag f (genitive singular Niseige, no plural)

1. Nessie (an affectionate name for the Loch Ness monster)

   Bha mi ag òl uisge-beatha ri Niseag. ― I was drinking whiskey with Nessie.

See also

• Uilebheist Loch Nis