What are some common phrases in Irish?
Irish Greetings: Hello, Goodbye
- Hello – Dia duit. ( literally “may God be with you”)
- How are you? – Conas atá tú?
- I am – Is mise …
- What’s your name? – Cad es ainm duit?
- What’s the news? – Cén scéal?
- Pleased to meet you – Tá áthas orm bualadh leat.
- Welcome – Fáilte.
- Goodbye (short and general form) – Slán.
Why do Irish say sure?
: It is of Irish origin. It means, simply, ‘indeed’ or just ‘I am/it is’ – that sort of thing.
What is an Irish greeting?
The most common way of saying hello in Irish is Dia dhuit, pronounced, jee-ah-gwitch. You might also hear it pronounced as jee-ah-gwit or. jee-ah ditch. If you are saying hello in Irish to more than one person then you would use, Dia Daoibh which is pronounced jee-uh dee-uv or jee-uh dee-iv.
What does begosh and begorrah mean?
What does ‘begorrah’ mean? Begorrah is a euphemism for the phrase “by God.” You sometimes hear it in the phrase, “faith and begorrah.” It’s the Irish equivalent of an American saying, “by golly” or “by gosh.” Its first recorded use was 1839.
What are some cool Irish words?
15 of the most beautiful Irish words you’ll ever hear
- Aisling (Ash-ling) — A vision, dream, apparition.
- Banaltra na cuaiche (banaltra na queecha) — The meadow pipit.
- Inisfáil (Inish fall) — Island of destiny, or Ireland.
- Leannán (lan-awn) — Lover.
- Madra Rua. — Red dog, fox.
- Mo chroidhe (mo cree)
- Muckanaghederdauhaulia.
- Ólta.
What is crack Ireland?
Craic (/kræk/ KRAK) or crack is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation, particularly prominent in Ireland. It is often used with the definite article – the craic – as in the expression “What’s the craic?” (meaning “How are you?” or “What’s happening?”).
What does cracker mean in Irish?
In Northern Ireland, when you say something is ‘cracker’, you mean it is really good. You know that’s why they are so cracker.
What is DIA Dhuit?
hello, literally “God to you” (addressing one person)