Word of the Day – Slàinte

Slàinte (exclamation)

slon-che

A greeting or blessing to express friendliness towards one’s companion before drinking together.

Slàinte has Gaelic origins and translates directly as ‘health’.

Example sentences

“Slàinte! they cheered, colliding glasses and a moment later everyone was showered with beer and fine glass splinters.”

“The men shouted ‘Slàinte’ and the celebrations continued late into the night.”