What is Scottish for thank you?

Tapadh leat. Mmm. Thank you. Ceart ma-thà.


What is the Celtic word for thank you?

Go raibh maith agat

Pronounced gur-uv mah ah-guth, “go raibh maith agat” is the phrase the Irish use to express their gratitude for something or simply “thank you”.

How do Scots say hello?

'Hello' in Scottish Gaelic

In Scottish Gaelic, you greet others with 'halò'! Pronounced hallo, this phrase has you covered for greeting passers-by if you visit a Gaelic-speaking community. Alternatively, you could say good morning which is 'madainn mhath', pronounced ma-ten-va.


What are some popular Scottish sayings?

Scottish Sayings
  • Gonnae no' dae that! ...
  • Pure dead brilliant – Amazing.
  • Yer bum's oot the windae – You are lying or exaggerating.
  • Am pure done in – I am pretty tired.
  • Am a pure nick – I am not looking my best.
  • Ah umnae – I am not.
  • Ma heid's mince – My head is mince, meaning I'm a bit confused.
  • Yer oot yer face!


What's a good Scottish phrase?

Yer aff yer heid – Translation: You're off your head – a little bit daft. Pure dead brilliant – Translation: Really good. Whit's fur ye'll no go past ye - Translation: Whatever is meant to happen to you, will happen to you. Whatever will be, will be.


Gaelic for Outlanders: Thank you (Lesson 12)



What is Scottish for cheers?

There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the world, however, in Scotland, it's Slàinte Mhath! Irish or Scots Gaelic? The term Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va) is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic.

How do the Scottish say beautiful?

Bonnie – Good

This cheerful Scottish word means 'beautiful' – an indispensable phrase for those exploring the beautiful landscapes of Scotland.

Why do Scottish say aye?

Aye means yes, often replacing the latter in day-to-day life in Scotland. Conversely, 'aye, right' is used when expressing feelings of disbelief (think of it as the Scottish equivalent to 'yeah, right').


What is Och Aye noo?

“Och aye the noo!”

This is one of those Scottish phrases that can be heard in countless parodies aimed at poking fun at the Scots' dialect and accent. Its direct English translation is “Oh yes, just now”.

How do you say thank you in Irish accent?

Go raibh maith agat

This literally means “may good be at you” (idiomatically “may you have that which is good”), and is the way to say “thank you” to one person (we'll talk about how to say “thank you” to multiple people in a bit).

Is TÚ Mo Ghrá meaning?

Is tú mo ghrá (pronounced Is too moh graw) – This translates as 'you are my love' Word for word, it is 'are you my love,' but it is not a question. Irish puts the verb first in the sentence. Tá grá agam duit (pronounced taw graw agum dweet) – The exact meaning of this phrase is 'I have love for you.


What does Wee Wee mean in Scottish?

“Scottish slang” words

Many words spoken by Scottish people can be determined without too much effort. “Aye” means “yes”, “wee” means “little or small” and “nae” means “no”.

What is a common Scottish greeting?

Ye're welcome! Hey!

What does ya ken mean in Scottish?

D'ya ken strictly should mean “Do you know”, as in the song “D'ye ken John Peel” an English huntsman who was the subject of the nineteenth century song. In Aberdeen D'ye ken is often used to conclude a statement, a verbal equivalent of a full stop.


What is a Scottish wife called?

Definition of 'Sassenach'

What does wee lamb mean?

("Wee lamb" is used affectionately in Scotland for a fragile little creature.

What is the Scottish word for beautiful girl?

Bonnie. Female | A quintessential Scottish name that will never go out of fashion, Bonnie is the Scots word for beautiful, pretty, stunning and attractive. Bonnies tend to have an inimitable personality.


What is the Scottish word for sweet?

Douce was borrowed into Scots from French douce, itself derived from Latin dulcis, meaning "sweet", and has been recorded in Scots texts since at least the sixteenth century.

What is the prettiest Scottish name?

40 beautiful Scottish baby names and their meanings
  • 1/20. Alastair. Origin: Scottish, Gaelic. ...
  • Blane. Origin: Scottish, Celtic. ...
  • Blake. Origin: Scottish, English. ...
  • Brodric. Origin: Scottish, Scandinavian. ...
  • Camden. Origin: Scottish, English. ...
  • Clyde. Origin: Scottish. ...
  • Dallas. Origin: Scottish, English. ...
  • Donald. Origin: Scottish, Gaelic.


What is a Scottish compliment?

BRAW. This means fine, good looking, or pleasant. It can be used when referring to a person (such as "He's a braw looking man!") or even when referring to the weather (such as “It's a braw day, outside the day!").


How do you say love in Scottish slang?

Scottish Gaelic terms of endearment
  1. mo ghràdh - my love.
  2. mo chridhe - my heart.
  3. mo leannan - my lover, my sweetheart.
  4. m'eudail - my darling, my dear.
  5. a thasgaidh - my darling, my dear.


What is Scottish slang for friend?

What is the Scottish word for friend? Charaid, or Mo Charaid for my friend, is the official answer, but colloquially the terms I have heard most seem to be chum and pal!