gur math a thèid leat
The English phrase "good luck" is translated into Gaelic as gur math a thèid leat. If unsure, use gur math a thèid leat. Wiktionary also lists gur math a thèid leibh and gun tèid leat.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic |
|---|
| gur math a thèid leat |
| gur math a thèid leibh |
| gun tèid leat |
This phrase is used to wish fortune upon someone or to provide encouragement.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase gur math a thèid leat literally translates to "may good go with you".
Which one should you use?
The form gun tèid leat is a more concise way to say "may it go with you", often used as a shorthand for wishing luck.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Use leibh instead of leat when addressing more than one person or when using a formal register.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the root of math was historically used in Old Irish to mean 'pardoning' or 'forgiving'.
- While leat is used for friends, using leibh for a single person is a mark of high respect or formality.
- While English speakers often wish for 'luck', which can imply chance, the Gaelic phrase focuses on 'good' specifically traveling or accompanying the person.
Examples in context
- Gur math a thèid leat don chuid obrach ùr.Good luck with the new job.
Example conversation
Isla is wishing Callum luck before a job interview.
- IslaAn robh thu ready an t-imleud?Are you ready for the interview?
- CallumTha, ach tha mi beagan uiread.Yes, but I am a bit nervous.
- IslaGur math a thèid leat, a Callum!Good luck, Callum!
- CallumTapadh leat, a Isla!Thank you, Isla!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good luck” translations and entries gur math a thèid leat, gun tèid leat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, gur, leat, math, thèid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
