Sláinte mhaith
Word for wordGood health
What it meansGood health: cheers.
Approximate pronunciation guide
SLAWN-cheh wah
Written for English speakers and editorial rather than sourced. It will get you close enough to be understood, and it is not a substitute for a native speaker. Recorded audio is planned; see About.
When to use it The toast with one more word in it. For when a bare Sláinte feels too short.
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- DictionaryForas na Gaeilge, Foclóir Nua Béarla–Gaeilge (New English-Irish Dictionary)s.v. cheers, prints "sláinte mhaith" among the toasts