Eclectic
“Pog Mo Thoin” (pronounced “Pogue Muh Ho-in”) means “kiss my rear” (I’m sure you can supply the real word here) and is used to great effect in the right circumstances. Follow this link to hear it pronounced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XLagKpcwaE
Siochan Leat means “Peace be with you” and is pronounced “shee/oh/con lat”.
Nollaig Shona duit (pronounced “nullig huna”) is Gaelic for Merry Christmas (or more precisely “Happy Xmas”). To hear this pronounced follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O3Mb5nwJPs
Rath De’ Ort (pronounced: rah jay urt) is not heard as often as other Gaelic expressions but is a wonderful sentiment. It means, “May the Grace of God be with you!”
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”.
