loch
word
Definition
A loch is a Scottish word for a lake or a sea inlet, most commonly used to describe lakes in Scotland.
Usage & Nuances
'Loch' is specific to Scotland and northern England; outside these regions, use 'lake'. Often used in names like 'Loch Ness'. Not interchangeable with 'lake' except when referring to Scottish bodies of water.
Spanish: lago (de Escocia) - lochPortuguese (BR): lago (na Escócia) - lochPortuguese (PT): lago (na Escócia) - lochChinese (Simplified): 湖泊（尤指苏格兰的湖）Chinese (Traditional): 湖泊（尤指蘇格蘭的湖）Hindi: झील (विशेष रूप से स्कॉटलैंड की)Arabic: بحيرة (وخاصة في اسكتلندا)Bengali: লখ (স্কটল্যান্ডের হ্রদ)Russian: лох (шотландское озеро)Japanese: ロッホ（スコットランドの湖や入り江）Vietnamese: hồ (loch, hồ của Scotland)Korean: 호(로흐, 스코틀랜드 지방의 호수나 만)Turkish: loch (İskoç gölü)Urdu: لوخ (اسکاٹ لینڈ کی جھیل)Indonesian: loch (danau di Skotlandia)
Example Sentences
Nessie lives in Loch Ness.
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A loch can be a lake or a sea bay in Scotland.
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The water in this loch is incredibly clear.
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Have you ever been swimming in a Scottish loch?
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Many tourists visit Scottish lochs every year.
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We took a boat ride across the loch at sunset.
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