Halò
standard
The Scottish Gaelic word for "hello" is Halò. Many people greet each other with the time of day instead, such as Madainn mhath or Feasgar math.
Meaning: greeting (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Halò | standard |
| Madainn mhath | morning |
| Feasgar math | afternoon or evening |
Halò works at any hour.
Which one should you use?
The greetings tied to the time of day sound more traditional, while Halò is the simple everyday choice.
How does it change in a sentence?
To ask how someone is after greeting them, add Ciamar a tha thu?
Did you know?
- A different friendly word is Fàilte, which means "welcome" and not "hello".
Examples in context
- Halò, seo Calum.Hello, this is Calum.
Example conversation
Seonag walks into a shop on the Isle of Lewis.
- SeonagHalò.Hello.
- Bean na bùthaHalò, ciamar a tha thu?Hello, how are you?
- SeonagTha gu math, tapadh leat.I am well, thank you.
