bi beò, dèan gàire, thoir gaol
The phrase "live, laugh, love" in Gaelic is bi beò, dèan gàire, thoir gaol.
Did you know?
- The word thoir comes from the Old Irish tabair, which originally meant 'to give'. In this context, 'loving' is framed as the act of giving love to others.
- In Gaelic culture, the concept of gaol often implies a deep, familial bond rather than just romantic love. Using this word emphasizes a connection rooted in blood or community.
- While English uses 'laugh' as a single verb, the Gaelic dèan gàire literally means 'make a laugh'. It treats the act of laughing as an action one creates.
Example conversation
Callum and Mairead are decorating their new home.
- CallumSmaoinich mu na h-uallachan, bi beò, dèan gàire, thoir gaol.Forget the chores, live, laugh, love.
- MaireadTha sin na chomharsan math an sin!That is a good motto there!
- CallumCuideachinn a tha sinn a' feuchainn ris a dhèanamh.It is the kind of support we are trying to give.
- MaireadTha mi ag aontachadh le thuigheadh sin, a Callum.I agree with that understanding, Callum.
