Irish Word of the Day
fáilte
/FALL-chuh/ • noun — 14th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: welcome (a greeting or reception)
Examples
- Fáilte romhat!
(Welcome!) - Thug an phobal fáilte ó chroí dóibh nuair a shroich siad an baile.
(The community gave them a warm welcome when they reached the town.) - Tá fáilte roimh chách freastal ar an seisiún inniu.
(Everyone is welcome to attend the session today.)
Synonyms
- fáilteachas
- céad míle fáilte
Use fáilte when greeting or receiving people (e.g., on signs, in speeches, or saying "Fáilte romhat" to someone). It appears in fixed expressions like "Céad míle fáilte" (a hundred thousand welcomes) and is related to the idea of hospitality.
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