slàinte

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Scottish Gaelic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Irish sláinte.

Pronunciation[edit]

Interjection[edit]

slàinte

  1. cheers
    slàinte agad-sa - thank you, same to you

Noun[edit]

slàinte f (genitive singular slàinte)

  1. health
    air do shlàinteto your good health
    Thig mi thaobh mo shlàinte.I will come depending on my health.
    Slàinte leat!Farewell! (literally "health with you")
  2. toast
    Thoir dhuinn slàinte!Give us a toast!
  3. salvation
    Feachd na Slàinte.Salvation Army
    slàinte anamansalvation of souls

Derived terms[edit]

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