How to Say “Lol” in Gaelic

By Melissa Lois • Updated October 3, 2026

go leor gáire

The Gaelic way to express laughter, equivalent to the English "lol", is go leor gáire.

This phrase is used as an expression of laughter.

Meaning: expression of laughter (intj)

Did you know?

In a text message, using the full phrase go leor gáire might actually make you look very formal or even poetic to a native speaker, as it is much longer than the English acronym.
While English speakers use 'lol' as a shorthand for 'laughing out loud', the Gaelic go leor gáire literally means 'plenty of laughter'.
In modern digital slang, some Gaelic speakers simply adopt the English 'lol' or use lol as a loanword because the native phrase is quite long for fast typing.

Example conversation

Angus and Eilidh are texting about a funny video.

Angus

Seall an fhaideo seo!
Look at this video!
Eilidh

Tha e uaine! Go leor gáire!
It is funny! Lol!
Angus

An robh thu ag an t-uile?
Were you watching the whole thing?
Eilidh

Tha, tha e uaine جداً.
Yes, it is very funny.

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Melissa Lois

Dia dhuit! I'm Melissa, your friendly guide to all things Gaelic. I write comprehensive guides to help you navigate the beautiful, yet complex Gaelic language. Whether it's helping you say 'apple' or 'umbrella', or giving you the perfect Gaelic toast for your festivities, my aim is to make Gaelic feel like a céad mile fáilte - a hundred thousand welcomes - for everyone. When not immersed in words and grammar, you'll find me hunting for the perfect loaf in the local bakery, or out on the Emerald Isle's hiking trails.

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