Tapadh leat
informal, to one person
The Scottish Gaelic for "thank you" is Tapadh leat to one person you know and Tapadh leibh to several people or someone you address formally. It is also called Mòran taing.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Tapadh leat | informal, to one person |
| Tapadh leibh | formal, several people or polite |
| Mòran taing | many thanks |
A common reply is 'S e do bheatha, meaning "you are welcome".
Which one should you use?
The only difference is the last word. Leat means "with you" for one friend and leibh is the plural or polite form. Mòran taing means "many thanks" and works for anyone.
Did you know?
- The informal and formal forms mirror the two Gaelic words for "you", thu for one friend and sibh for several or polite.
Examples in context
- Tapadh leat!Thank you!
- Tapadh leibh, a mhàthair.Thank you, mother.
- Mòran taing.Many thanks.
Example conversation
Màiri hands Calum a book in a library.
- MàiriSeo dhut an leabhar.Here is the book for you.
- CalumTapadh leat.Thank you.
- Màiri'S e do bheatha.You are welcome.
thank you.!