Thèid

thèid is a Scottish Gaelic word. It is the third-person singular future tense of the verb rach, meaning "to go". Therefore, thèid literally translates to "he/she/it will go".

The verb rach is highly irregular in Scottish Gaelic, with its past tense and future tense forms being particularly distinct. The future tense, where thèid is found, is formed with the future particle "thèid" preceding the verb stem, although in this specific case, the particle has become fused with the verb. For example, "Thèid mi dhan bhùth" means "I will go to the shop". "Thèid e dhan bhùth" means "He will go to the shop". "Thèid i dhan bhùth" means "She will go to the shop".

The usage of thèid is common in everyday conversation and written Scottish Gaelic. It indicates a future action of movement or departure. The context of the sentence typically clarifies who or what will be going. Understanding the nuances of Gaelic verb conjugations is essential for accurate comprehension, and thèid is a fundamental example of future tense formation.