Mar sin leat
casual
A casual "bye" in Scottish Gaelic is Mar sin leat when you speak to one person. Many people also say Tìoraidh, a friendly "cheerio". It is also called Slàn leat.
Meaning: casual goodbye (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Mar sin leat | casual |
| Tìoraidh | casual |
| Slàn leat | neutral |
Mar sin leat literally means "the same with you". It is the usual friendly reply when someone else is leaving first or both of you part.
Which one should you use?
Slàn leat is a bit more formal and is the standard word for "goodbye".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To several people or to someone you address politely, say Mar sin leibh.
Did you know?
- Mar sin leat does not translate word for word as "bye". It literally means "the same with you".
Examples in context
- Mar sin leat, chì mi thu a-màireach.Bye, I will see you tomorrow.
- Tìoraidh an-dràsta.Bye for now.
Example conversation
Iain and Mairi part ways outside the shop.
- IainTha mi a' falbh.I am leaving.
- MairiMar sin leat.Bye.
- IainChì mi thu a-màireach.I will see you tomorrow.
