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Bhreac Uillt – Bracks Brook
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Ged a tha caochladh de litreachadh anns a’ Gàidhlig, tha h-uile facal is abairt air ùghdarrachadh leis a’chomhairliche Gàidhlig againne.
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Best Wishes and Happiness
Le Gach Deagh Dhùrachd Agus Sonas! If someone in your life is going to a another country, a new job etc you would with for them, Best Wishes and Happiness!
Contratulations
Meal do Naidheachd! When someone we know is getting married, having a baby, etc we would say, Congratulations!
Free Scotland
Soar Alab! It could be argued that Soar Alba! or Free Scotland! has been Scotland’s rallying cry since 1290, when Edward I of England claimed the right of succession to the Scottish throne.
Get Well Soon
Slànaich a dh'aithghearr!
Good Health
Slàinte Mhath! is a drinking toast to be sure but this phrase is also used to wish someone very well indeed or literally, Good Health!
Happy Anniversary
Ceann-Bliadhna Sona Dhuibh! To someone celebebrating their wedding anniversay, we would say Happy Anniversary!
Happy Birthday
'Co-là Breith Sona Dhuibh! When wishing an elder, person in authority, etc. Happy Birthday! we would say, Co-là Breith Sona Dhuibh!
Happy Birthday
'Co-là Breith Sona Dhut! When wishing a younger person or peer, Happy Birthday! we would say, Co-là Breith Sona Dhut!
Happy Easter Sunday
DiDòmhnaich Càisg Sona!
Happy Father’s Day
Là Nam Athraichean Sona Dhuibh! To our daddie (dadaidh) we would say, Happy Father's Day!
Happy Mother’s Day
Là nam Màthraichean Sona Dhuibh! To our mommie (mamaidh) we would say, Happy Mother's Day!
Happy New Year
Bliadhna Mhath Ùr! Also known as Hogmanay in Scotland it is a favourite holiday.
Happy St. Andrew's Day
Là Naomh Anndra sona dhuibh! St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. If wishing one person Happy St. Andrew's Day, you would say, Là Naomh Anndra sona dhut! if more than one person, dhut would be replaced with the plural dhuibh. St. Andrew's Day is a national holiday in Scotland.
Have a good journey
Turas math dhuibh! You would say this to friends or acquaintances who are embarking upon a journey together and you want to wish them well indeed.
Have a good journey
Turas math dhut! You would say this to a friend or acquaintance who is embarking upon a journey and you want to wish them well indeed.
I love you
Mo Ghaol Ort! To a romantic interest you would say, I love you! ...hopefully they will say it back to you!
I love you
Mo Ghràdh Ort! is another way of saying I Love You but it is not romantic and said more as praise. You may want to say this to a dear friend who has been especially kind.
I miss you
Tha Mi Gad Iondrainn! This phrase is used both romanticly and non-romantically.
I’m Sorry
Tha Mi Duilich! If you want to tell someone you are sorry for an offence or hurt you may have caused, you would say, I'm Sorry!
May your every day be happy
Gum bitheadh sonas agad a h-uile latha!
Merry Christmas
Nollaig Chridheil!
Peace
Sìth
Scotland Forever
Alba Gu Bràth! or Scotland Forever is a Scottish Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Scotland. Translated into English it means "Scotland Forever" or literally "Scotland until judgment". The phrase is often used as a political slogan in the campaign for Scottish independence.
Thank You
'Tapadh Leat! We would say Tapadh Leat! to a peer or younger person when thanking them for something.
Thank You
'Tapadh Leibh! When thanking an elder or person in authority we would say Tapadh Leibh! Leibh is also plural so would be used when thanking more than one person.
Well Done
'S math a rinn thu! To applaud a friend or relation for passing a test, landing a job, graduating, etc. we would say, Well Done!
With Deepest Sympathy
Le Moran Truaigheas To express your sympathy to someone who has lost a loved one through death you would say, With Deepest Sympathy.
With Love
Le Gaol! Both romantic and non-romantic, With Love or Le Gaol, is something you would say to anyone who is very special to you.
You Are in My Thoughts
Tha Thu Nam Smuaintean! is what you would say to a friend or lover when you want to tell them you are thinking about them.
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