EVERY year the life and work of poet Robert Burns is celebrated around the globe on January 25 – also known as Burns’ Night.
If you want to lend some authenticity to your festivities why not familiarise yourself with some traditional Gaelic sayings – here’s what you need to know.
How to say Happy Burns Day in Scottish Gaelic
Burns was known for his willingness to write in both English and his local dialect so to mark the occasion, those celebrating Burns’ night should embrace the Scottish Gaelic.
People traditionally greet each other with the phrase “Sláinte Mhath!” which translates to “Good Health!” – it’s pronounced “slanj’-uh va’”.
If you want to directly translate the words “Happy Burns Night” you could try “Oidhche Bhlas Burns”.
Although that’s not a recognised greeting, people will probably still appreciate the effort.
What are the traditional Scottish Gaelic greetings?
If you want to spice up your Burns’ Night vocab with more than just a basic phrase you could try some of these gems:
- Fàilte! – Welcome! – pronounced “fal’-tchuh”
- Mìle fàilte! – A thousand welcomes! – pronounced “mee’-luh fal’-tchuh”
- Alba gu brath! – Scotland forever! – pronounced “al’-a-pa ga bra”
- Mòran taing! – Many thanks! – pronounced “maw’-run tah’-eeng”
- Meal a naidheachd! – Congratulations! – pronounced “m-yallan-eh-oechk”
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Who was Robert Burns and when did he die?
Also known as Rabbie Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire or the Ploughman Poet, Robert is the world’s best known Scots poet – and was an outspoken political commentator.
He also wrote in English and was known as a pioneer of the Romantic movement, as well as an inspiration for the founders of liberalism and socialism.
A symbol of national pride, Robert was voted as the greatest Scot ever by members of the public in 2009, in a national poll run by Scotland’s STV.
He was born in Alloway, Ayrshire, in January 1959 – and passed away in Dumfries on July 21, 1796, at the age of 37.
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