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There are two common words for "happy" in Scottish Gaelic, sona and toilichte. Toilichte often means "pleased" or "glad".
Meaning: feeling pleasure or contentment (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| sona | standard |
| toilichte | pleased |
Use Tha mi sona for "I am happy" in general, and Tha mi toilichte when you are glad about something specific.
Which one should you use?
Toilichte fits phrases like Tha mi toilichte do fhaicinn, "I am happy to see you", where English also says "glad".
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words follow the verb tha and do not change for gender.
Did you know?
- The opposite is brònach, meaning "sad".
Examples in context
- Tha mi sona an seo.I am happy here.
Example conversation
Fiona meets an old friend at the harbour.
- FionaTha mi toilichte do fhaicinn.I am happy to see you.
- RuaraidhTha mi sona cuideachd.I am happy too.
- FionaCiamar a tha thu?How are you?
