Feasgar math
greeting
To say "good evening" in Scottish Gaelic you say Feasgar math. It is the same greeting as for the afternoon.
Use it on meeting someone in the evening. When you part for the night, switch to Oidhche mhath.
Meaning: greeting in the evening (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Feasgar covers both afternoon and evening, and math means "good".
Which one should you use?
Oidhche mhath is "good night" and is said when someone is going to bed or leaving late, not on arrival.
Did you know?
- A Gaelic host will often add Fàilte, which means "welcome".
Examples in context
- Feasgar math, a bheil thu gu math?Good evening, are you well?
- Feasgar math, fàilte oirbh.Good evening, welcome.
Example conversation
Guests arrive at Mairi's house in the evening.
- MairiFeasgar math, thigibh a-steach.Good evening, come in.
- CalumFeasgar math, tapadh leibh.Good evening, thank you.
- MairiSuidhibh sìos.Sit down.
