sláinte agus saibhreas
/ˈsˠl̪ˠɑːnʲtʲə ˈɑɡəsˠ ˈsˠɛvʲəɾʲəsˠ/word by word
The English phrase 'health and wealth' is translated into Irish as sláinte agus saibhreas.
This phrase is used to wish someone a life of physical well-being and financial prosperity. It is composed of the term sláinte, which means 'health' and saibhreas, which means 'wealth'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from three parts: sláinte (health), agus (and) and saibhreas (wealth or abundance).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsˠl̪ˠɑːnʲtʲə ˈɑɡəsˠ ˈsˠɛvʲəɾʲəsˠ/
Did you know?
- The term sláinte is a cognate of the word 'salut' in French and 'salute' in Italian, all stemming from the Latin 'salus' meaning 'health'.
- The word agus evolved from an Old Irish word meaning 'proximity', essentially shifting from saying something is 'near' to saying it is 'and'.
- The word sláinte is so ubiquitous in Irish culture that it is often used as a standalone exclamation when making a toast, much like the English 'cheers'.
Examples in context
- Míle beannachtaí, sláinte agus saibhreas ort.A thousand blessings, health and wealth to you.
Example conversation
Cian and Siobhán are celebrating a birthday.
- CianLá breithe sona, a Siobhán!Happy birthday, Siobhán!
- SiobhánGo raibh milleat agat, a Chian.Thank you very much, Cian.
- CianSláinte agus saibhreas duit sa bhliain seo.Health and wealth to you in this year.
- SiobhánGo raibh an gúta agat!May you have the same!
