Tapadh leat gu mòr
informal, to one person
To say "thank you very much" in Scottish Gaelic you add gu mòr, "greatly", and say Tapadh leat gu mòr. To several people or politely it is Tapadh leibh gu mòr. It is also called Mòran taing.
Meaning: strong thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Tapadh leat gu mòr | informal, to one person |
| Tapadh leibh gu mòr | formal, several people or polite |
| Mòran taing | many thanks |
Mòran taing means "many thanks" and is a good alternative. It is not tied to a person, so it works for friends and strangers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
You will hear all three on the islands and in the Highlands.
Did you know?
- The word mòr means "big" or "great", so gu mòr is literally "greatly".
Examples in context
- Tapadh leat gu mòr!Thank you very much!
- Tapadh leibh gu mòr, tha e blasta.Thank you very much, it is tasty.
- Mòran taing airson na cuideachaidh.Many thanks for the help.
Example conversation
Calum thanks Màiri for dinner.
- MàiriTha am biadh deiseil.The food is ready.
- CalumTapadh leat gu mòr, tha e blasta.Thank you very much, it is tasty.
- Màiri'S e do bheatha.You are welcome.
