Halò, ciamar a tha thu?
casual
In Scottish Gaelic a casual "hi, how are you?" is Halò, ciamar a tha thu? You can also just ask Ciamar a tha thu? or the friendly Dè do chor?
Meaning: casual greeting with a question about well-being (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Halò, ciamar a tha thu? | casual |
| Dè do chor? | casual |
| Ciamar a tha thu? | short |
Dè do chor? literally asks about your state and is a relaxed way to check in with a friend.
Which one should you use?
Ciamar a tha thu? is the standard question. Dè do chor? is shorter and sounds more relaxed.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To several people or to someone older, change thu to sibh, as in Ciamar a tha sibh?
Did you know?
- The question Dè do chor? uses the word cor, which means "state" or "condition".
Examples in context
- Dè do chor an-diugh?How are you today?
- Tha mi gu math, tapadh leat.I am well, thank you.
Example conversation
Two friends meet in the street.
- IainHalò, ciamar a tha thu?Hi, how are you?
- MairiTha gu math, tapadh leat. Dè mu do dheidhinn-sa?I am well, thank you. And you?
- IainTha mi gu math.I am well.
