tapadh leat
The English phrase "thanks" is expressed in Gaelic as tapadh leat.
tapadh leat is used to express appreciation or gratitude.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
Use tapadh leat for a single person and tapadh leibh for multiple people or formal situations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Tapadh leat is used more commonly in Scotland. In Ireland, the phrase Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leat is used to mean "I would like to thank you".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase tapadh leat is used when speaking to one person informally.
Did you know?
- In Gaelic culture, a common response to tapadh leat is failte, which means 'welcome'. This is similar to the English 'you are welcome' but uses a word that literally means 'welcome' as a greeting.
- The phrase tapadh leat literally translates to 'thanks with you', which is quite different from the English structure of 'thanks to you'.
- In many Gaelic-speaking communities, a simple tapadh leat is often accompanied by a slight nod of the head to show sincerity.
Examples in context
- Tha mo theaghlach gu math, tapadh leat.My family is fine, thanks.This sentence shows how to use tapadh leat.Tatoeba #773261 by marloncori, translation #773262 by marloncori
- Tapadh leat airson an seo.Thanks for this.
- Tapadh leat airson an obair.Thanks for the work.
Example conversation
Finlay gives Catriona a cup of tea.
- FinlaySeo cupa tì dhut, a Chatriona.Here is a cup of tea for you, Catriona.
- CatrionaO, tapadh leat, a Fhionlaigh!Oh, thanks, Finlay!
- FinlayChan eil duilich.No problem.
- CatrionaTha e gu math teth.It is very hot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tapadh leat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
