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Basic Irish Phrases

In Irish, hello is Dia duit and thank you is Go raibh maith agat. Here are 22 everyday Irish phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.

Survival Phrases

EnglishIrish
HelloDia duit
GoodbyeSlán
PleaseLe do thoil
Thank youGo raibh maith agat
YesSea
Irish has no single word for 'yes'; usually the verb is repeated (e.g. Tá)
NoNíl
Irish has no single word for 'no' either; the verb is repeated in the negative
Excuse me / SorryGabh mo leithscéal
Do you speak English?An bhfuil Béarla agat?
I don't understandNí thuigim
Please speak slowlyLabhair go mall, le do thoil
How much is it?Cé mhéad atá air?
Where is the bathroom?Cá bhfuil an leithreas?
I'd like this, pleaseBa mhaith liom é seo, le do thoil
The bill, pleaseAn bille, le do thoil
Where is …?Cá bhfuil …?
Put the place name after 'Cá bhfuil'
Help!Fóir orm!
I need a doctorTá dochtúir ag teastáil uaim
Call the police!Glaoigh ar na Gardaí!
I don't speak IrishNíl Gaeilge agam
literally 'I have no Irish'; also Ní labhraím Gaeilge
Can you help me?An féidir leat cabhrú liom?

Situations

EnglishIrish
Where is the nearest grocery store?Cá bhfuil an siopa bia is cóngaraí?
How do you say this in Irish?Cén chaoi a ndeir tú seo as Gaeilge?

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