Irish Word of the Day
fáilte
FAHL-tye • noun — 29th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: welcome; also used to mean 'you are welcome' in response to thanks
Examples
- Fáilte romhat isteach.
(Welcome in.) - Go raibh maith agat. — Fáilte romhat.
(Thank you. — You’re welcome.) - Cuirimid fáilte roimh na haíonna go léir.
(We welcome all the guests.)
Synonyms
- fáilte roimh
- caoinfháilte
This is a very common word in Irish. It is used both for greeting someone warmly and as the standard reply to 'thank you.'
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