Slàinte mhath @pierraschoemies 🥃 | The Maclean Brothers

The Irish toast "Sláinte" has an incredibly deep history. It comes from the Old Irish word "slán," meaning "safe" or "whole." This traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*sol-," which is the ancestor of English words like "solid," "safe," and "salute." When you say "Sláinte," you're tapping into a 5,000-year-old wish for someone's well-being. . . . . #Etymology #Irish #Linguistics #History #DidYouKnow #fblifestyle | Black Dragon Tavern

5.6K views · 251 reactions | When raising a dram, Slàinte Mhath (pronounced Slanj-a-va) is the customary toast in Scots Gaelic. In the English language, the phrase translates to “Good Health”. If you’ve joined us for our August show, you may have seen the evening’s Lone Piper toasting the Salute Taker and audience before the production begins. #EdinTattoo #TuesdayTrivia | The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo | Facebook