Explaining Ireland’s most famous toast, “Sláinte”, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the bend & it’s likely you’ll encounter a few ‘Sláinte’ toasts.
But do you know what sláinte means?
Translating to ‘Good Health’ in English, sláinte [SLAHN-chə] is an Irish expression that derives from the Old Irish word slán, meaning “healthy” or “safe”.