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Meaning of fáilte | Babel Free

Noun feminine CEFR B1
ˈfˠɑːlʲtʲə

Definitions

  1. welcome
    feminine
  2. delight, joy
    archaic, feminine
  3. Equivalent to 'Hospitality': The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward...

Equivalents

English Hospitality welcome

Examples

“Bhí fáilte is fiche aige romham.”

He had a great welcome for me (lit. ‘He had 21 welcomes before me’)

“D’fhear sí fáilte romhainn.”

She welcomed us (lit. ‘She provided a welcome before us’)

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

fáilteoir fáiltithe fáiltiú fáiltiú ríoga fáiltiughadh fáin

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