turas math dhut
The Gaelic phrase for "have a good trip" is turas math dhut.
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase turas math dhut literally translates to "a good trip to you".
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing more than one person, or when using the formal plural "you", use turas math dhuibh instead of turas math dhut.
Did you know?
- The word math is a distant relative of the English word 'measure', both stemming from the same Proto-Indo-European root *meh₂-.
- In Gaelic culture, the concept of a 'journey' can often imply a visit to a specific person rather than just moving between two locations.
- The word turas is not just for travel, but historically carried the weight of a 'pilgrimage' or a significant 'expedition'.
Examples in context
- Turas math dhut, a charaid.Have a good trip, friend.
Example conversation
Isla is saying goodbye to Callum at the airport.
- IslaTuras math dhut, a Callum!Have a good trip, Callum!
- CallumTapadh leat, a Isla.Thank you, Isla.
- IslaBì gu math!Be well!
- CallumBidh mi, tapadh leat.I will, thank you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry turas math dhut, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dhut, math, turas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
