gabh spòrs
colloquial
To wish someone to have fun in Gaelic, you can use several different phrases depending on the context. If unsure, use gabh spòrs. Wiktionary also lists feuch gun còrd e riut and feuch gun còrd e ribh.
Meaning: wish someone a good time (intj)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| gabh spòrs | colloquial |
| feuch gun còrd e riut | informal, singular |
| feuch gun còrd e ribh | formal, plural, singular |
These phrases are used when wishing someone a good time.
What does it mean word for word?
The colloquial phrase gabh spòrs literally means take sport.
Which one should you use?
gabh spòrs is a more casual, idiomatic way to say 'have fun' compared to the more literal feuch gun còrd e riut.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase gabh spòrs is colloquial. Use feuch gun còrd e riut in informal singular situations, while feuch gun còrd e ribh is used for formal or plural situations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Irish Gaelic, the phrase Bain taitneamh as! is used to mean 'Enjoy yourself!'
Did you know?
- The word còrd in the phrase feuch gun còrd e riut is actually derived from the English word 'accord'.
- The word spòrs is a direct loan from the English word 'sport', making it one of the more easily recognizable words for an English speaker.
Examples in context
- Gabh spòrs anns an t-seachdain!Have fun this week!
- Gabh spòrs leis an teaghlach.Have fun with the family.
- Gabh spòrs aig a' chèilidh.Have fun at the ceilidh.
Example conversation
Angus is leaving to go to a football match.
- AngusTha mi a' falbh airson a' gheme.I am leaving for the game.
- IslaGabh spòrs, a Angus!Have fun, Angus!
- AngusTapadh leat, a Isla.Thank you, Isla.
- IslaInnis dhomh faquantitative an toradh.Tell me the result.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “have fun” translations and entries gabh spòrs, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries còrd, e, feuch, gun, ribh, riut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
