The Highland Council ~ Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd

Manners

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It's important to be able to thank someone politely, so try these simple phrases:

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Tapadh leibh!

Thank you!
(formal/plural)

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Tapadh leat!

Thank you!
(informal/singular)

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A slightly less formal way to thank someone is:

Mòran taing.

Thank you.
(Literally, 'Many thanks'.)

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A nice phrase to use to say 'You're welcome' is:

'S e ur beatha.

You're welcome.
(formal/plural)

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'S e do bheatha.

You're welcome.
(informal/singular)

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