Obair mhath!
praise, everyday
To say "well done" in Scottish Gaelic you can say Obair mhath!, which means "good work". For congratulations on news or an achievement you say Meal do naidheachd! It is also called Meal ur naidheachd!
Meaning: praise for good work (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Obair mhath! | praise, everyday |
| Meal do naidheachd! | congratulations |
| Meal ur naidheachd! | congratulations, several people or formal |
Obair mhath! praises what someone has done. Meal do naidheachd! fits good news such as a wedding, a baby or exam results.
How does it change in a sentence?
Meal do naidheachd literally means "enjoy your news". To several people or politely it becomes Meal ur naidheachd.
Did you know?
- Meal do naidheachd is the usual Gaelic congratulation and literally invites the person to enjoy their news.
Examples in context
- Obair mhath, a Chaluim!Well done, Calum!
- Meal do naidheachd, a Mhàiri!Congratulations, Màiri!
- Meal ur naidheachd!Congratulations to you all!
Example conversation
Màiri finishes a project and Calum praises her.
- MàiriTha mi air an obair a chrìochnachadh.I have finished the work.
- CalumObair mhath, a Mhàiri!Well done, Màiri!
- MàiriTapadh leat!Thank you!
