General
slàinte
What does slàinte mean?
A toast meaning 'health'; 'slàinte mhath' means 'good health'.
"Raise yer glass — slàinte!"
Origin
From Scottish Gaelic 'slàinte' (health), pronounced 'slahn-cha'.
Frequently asked questions
What does slàinte mean?
Slàinte literally means 'health' and is used as a toast, equivalent to 'cheers' or 'good health', when raising a glass.
How do you pronounce slàinte?
It's pronounced roughly 'SLAHN-cha'.
What is 'slàinte mhath'?
'Slàinte mhath' (pronounced 'slahn-cha va') means 'good health' — a fuller version of the toast.
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