Oifigeach na Gaeilge

  • Is ea. Yes.
  • Ní hea. No.
  • Más é do thoil é. Please.
  • Go raibh maith agat. Thank you.
  • Tá fáilte romhat. You’re welcome.
  • Gabh mo leithscéal. Excuse me.
  • Tá brón orm. I’m sorry.
  • Dia dhuit ar maidin. Good morning.
  • Tráthnóna maith agat. Good evening.
  • Oíche mhaith. Good night.
  • Maith dom mo chuid Gaeilge bhriste. Excuse my poor Irish.
  • Níl agam ach beagáinín Gaeilge. I only speak a little Irish.
  • An labhraíonn tú Gaeilge? Do you speak Irish?
  • An labhraíonn éinne anseo Gaeilge? Does anyone here speak Irish?
  • Cad is ainm duit? What is your name?
  • Is mise Bríd. My name is Bríd.
  • Cén chaoi a bhfuil t? How are you?
  • Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat. I’m fine, thank you.
  • Tá an-athás orm bualadh leat. I am very glad to meet you.
  • Ba dheas casadh leat. It was nice meeting you.
  • Ní thuigim. I don’t understand.
  • Cad a dúirt tú? What did you say?
  • An miste leat labhairt níos moille? Can you speak more slowly?
  • Bíodh lá maith agat! Have a nice day!

For further information
Séan McKenna, ITSSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge
irish@itssu.ie