feasgar math
/ˌfæs̪kəɾ ˈma/
feasgar math is how you say good afternoon in Gaelic.
This phrase is used as a greeting during the afternoon.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of feasgar (afternoon) and math (good).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌfæs̪kəɾ ˈma/
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek, the word hésperos is a relative of the Gaelic word feasgar.
- In many Gaelic-speaking communities, greetings like feasgar math are often accompanied by a slight nod of the head to show respect.
- The structure of feasgar math is the reverse of the English 'good afternoon', placing the noun before the adjective.
Examples in context
- Feasgar math!Good afternoon.This sentence is useful for practicing the greeting feasgar math.Tatoeba #4223915 by User66640, translation #499689 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hamish and Catriona meet on a street in town.
- HamishFeasgar math, a Chatriona!Good afternoon, Catriona!
- CatrionaFeasgar math, a Hamish!Good afternoon, Hamish!
- HamishCiamar a tha thu?How are you?
- CatrionaTha mi gu math, taing.I am well, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good afternoon” translations and entries feasgar math, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feasgar, math, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
