mo cheòl thu
The Gaelic phrase for bravo is mo cheòl thu.
Meaning: interjection (intj)
Did you know?
- The phrase mo cheòl thu literally translates to 'you are my music', a poetic way to express admiration for a performance.
- If you wanted to say 'bravo' to a group of people, you would have to change the phrase entirely to account for the plural, as mo cheòl thu is strictly for one person.
- The word mo in this phrase shares its roots with the Old Irish mo, making it a direct relative of the Irish language's possessive forms.
Example conversation
A man has just finished playing a beautiful melody on the harp.
- CatrionaMo cheòl thu, a Fhionnlagh!Bravo, Finlay!
- FinlayTapadh leat, a Chàitrin.Thank you, Catriona.
- CatrionaBha sin sgoinneil.That was brilliant.
- FinlayTha mi toilichte gu do thaitin e.I am glad you liked it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mo, thu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
