Fáilte
welcome
The Irish word for welcome is Fáilte. To welcome one person say Fáilte romhat, and to welcome several say Fáilte romhaibh. The famous Céad míle fáilte means "a hundred thousand welcomes".
Meaning: greeting for arriving guests (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Fáilte | welcome |
| Fáilte romhat | welcome to you |
| Céad míle fáilte | a hundred thousand welcomes |
You will see Fáilte on signs at airports, hotels and shops across Ireland.
How do you pronounce it?
Fáilte is said roughly like "FAWL-cha".
Did you know?
- The phrase Céad míle fáilte is a well-known Irish greeting often seen on signs.
Examples in context
- Fáilte romhat!Welcome!
- Fáilte go hÉirinn.Welcome to Ireland.
- Céad míle fáilte!A hundred thousand welcomes!
Example conversation
Bríd welcomes her guest Liam at the door of her house in Donegal.
- BrídFáilte romhat, a Liam!Welcome, Liam!
- LiamGo raibh maith agat, a Bhríd.Thank you, Bríd.
- BrídTar isteach, tá tae ar fáil.Come in, there is tea.
