How to Say “Nice to Meet You” in Gaelic

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toilichte coinneachadh riut
The phrase "nice to meet you" in Gaelic is toilichte coinneachadh riut.
This phrase is a polite expression used to say that you are pleased to meet someone for the first time.

Did you know?

  • In Gaelic, the word toilichte is used both to describe the feeling of being 'happy' to meet someone and to describe 'pleasant' weather.
  • The word coinneachadh comes from a root that also means 'gathering' or 'assembly', highlighting the communal spirit of a meeting.
  • The word riut can be traced back to its ancient ancestor, the Old Irish word frit.

Examples in context

  • Toilichte coinneachadh riut, a charaid.
    Nice to meet you, friend.

Example conversation

Catriona and Angus are introduced by a mutual friend at a party.

  1. Catriona

    Halo, is mise Catriona. Toilichte coinneachadh riut.
    Hello, I am Catriona. Nice to meet you.
  2. Angus

    Halo, Catriona. Is mise Angus.
    Hello, Catriona. I am Angus.
  3. Catriona

    An do thig thu an seo?
    Do you come here often?
  4. Angus

    Cha bhith, ach tha e math a bhith an seo.
    No, but it is good to be here.

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