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fàilte

fàilte

See also: fáilte

Scottish Gaelic

Noun

fàilte f (genitive singular fàilte, plural fàiltean)

  1. welcome
  2. greeting, salute, salutation

Usage notes

  • Used with the prepositions air and ro:
    bidh fàilte chridheil oirre/roimhpe - she will be heartily welcome / receive a hearty welcome
    Fàilte oirbh/romhaibh gu Glaschu! - Welcome to Glasgow!

Derived terms

Interjection

fàilte

  1. welcome
  2. hail
    Fàilte a Mhoire! - Hail Mary!