Eclectic
Saying “Thank You” in Gaelic differs considerably from on region to another. The Irish and Scottish versions appear below. Follow this link to hear the Irish version pronounced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlDZ-ZiU90
Irish
Go reibh malth agat (pronounced “gurra mah agat”).
Scottish
Tapadh leat (pronounced “tappa let”)
To Hell with you! is expressed in Gaelic as “Go hifreann leat!” (pronounced “Guh hee-fran lath”).
Follow this link to hear it pronounced: https://inirish.bitesize.irish/3642
Ta Tu go halainn (pronounced “taw two guh haul-inn”) means “you are beautiful” in Gaelic. Follow this link to hear how to compliment another person in Irish Gaelic (you are handsome, you are beautiful, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYed5eWsJxw )
Slainte (pronounced “slawn-cha”) is an expression often used in the pub as one downs some great whiskey. It is comparable to tapping glasses and saying “Cheers” to a drinking partner in the U.S. The expression is used in other ways as well…one finds it on garden stones, clothing, etc. Follow this link to hear it pronounced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZMBvqosoGI
Fainne oir ort is pronounced “fawn-yeh ore urt”. In general, it means well done. The literal translation is “a gold ring on you”, which carries more imagery and depth than a simple “well done”.
Failte (pronounced “fall-cha”) means welcome in Gaelic.
Follow this link to hear it pronounced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDnpkisnk2s
Gabh Mo leithscaal (pronounced “govh muh leh-skayle”) means “excuse me” in Gaelic.
The embedded You Tube video gives you the pronounciation by an Irish Gaelic speaker. She gives you several ways to say “Excuse Me” in Gaelic.
Giorraionn beirt bothar (pronounced “gurr-on bert bothar”) translates as “two shorten the road”…a nice sentiment, indeed.
Bean mo chroi pronounced “bann muh dree” means “woman of my heart”.
