How to Say “Happy Hogmanay” in Gaelic

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Bliadhna Mhath Ùr
The phrase 'happy hogmanay' in Gaelic is Bliadhna Mhath Ùr.
Bliadhna Mhath Ùr is the standard Gaelic greeting used to wish someone a happy Scottish New Year.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase Bliadhna Mhath Ùr literally translates to 'New Good Year'.

When do people say it?

While 'Hogmanay' is the English term for the Scottish New Year celebrations, the Gaelic greeting Bliadhna Mhath Ùr is the standard way to express the sentiment in Gaelic.

Did you know?

  • The word ùr for 'new' is a cognate of the English word 'pure'. Both share a root meaning 'clean' or 'fresh' from an ancient ancestor language.

Examples in context

  • Bliadhna Mhath Ùr dhut!
    Happy New Year to you!
  • Bliadhna Mhath Ùr gu mòr!
    A very happy New Year!

Example conversation

Callum and Eilidh meet at a New Year's Eve party.

  1. Callum

    Halo, Eilidh! Bliadhna Mhath Ùr!
    Hello, Eilidh! Happy New Year!
  2. Eilidh

    Tapadh leat, Callum! Bliadhna Mhath Ùr!
    Thank you, Callum! Happy New Year!
  3. Callum

    A bheil thu cho toilichte?
    Are you very happy?
  4. Eilidh

    Tha, tha mi gu math toilichte!
    Yes, I am very happy!

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