fàilte don dachaigh againn
The English phrase 'welcome to our home' is translated into Gaelic as fàilte don dachaigh againn.
This phrase is a greeting used to make guests feel glad and accepted when they arrive at the speaker's house.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'welcome to the home of us'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word againn is the possessive pronoun for 'our' used after a preposition.
Did you know?
- In traditional Highland culture, the concept of fàilte extended beyond a simple greeting to a strict social obligation of hospitality toward any traveler, regardless of their status.
- The word dachaigh actually comes from an adverb that meant 'homeward' or 'to home', rather than a noun for a building.
- The word fàilte is closely related to the English word 'welcome', but it shares a deeper root with the word 'will', as it implies a 'willing' or 'pleasing' reception of a guest.
Examples in context
- Fàilte don dachaigh againn, a charaid.Welcome to our home, friend.
Example conversation
Catriona opens the door for Callum.
- CatrionaHalò, Callum! Fàilte don dachaigh againn.Hello, Callum! Welcome to our home.
- CallumTapadh leat, Catriona. Tha e math a bhith an seo.Thank you, Catriona. It is good to be here.
- CatrionaTigh a-steach gu an latha.Come inside for the day.
- CallumTha mi a' coimhead air an dachaigh agad!I am looking forward to your home!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries againn, dachaigh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
