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Irish Phrases

Níl mé ach ag tosú ar an teanga a fhoghlaim. ( I'm only beginning to learn the language.) If you are too, here are some phrases that might help.

Dia duit! -- Hi there! (to one person)
Dia daoibh! -- Hi there! (to more than one person)
An féidir le héinne cuidiú liom? -- Can anyone help me?
Go raibh maith agat! -- Thank you! (to one person)
Go raibh míle maith agaibh as bhur gcúnamh! -- Thank you very much for your help! (to more than one person)
Go mba seacht bhfearr a bheas tú bliain ó inniu! -- May you be seven time better a year from today! (very serious thanks, to one person)
Tá fáilte romhat! -- You're welcome! (to one person)
Tá an ceart agat. -- You're right.
Nár lagaí Dia thú! -- More power to you!
Mo ghraidhin go deo thu! -- Bravo! Good for you!
B'fhéidir go bhfuil an ceart agat. -- Maybe you're right.
An dáiríre atá tú? -- Are you serious?
Ababúna! -- Good Heavens!
Slán! -- Bye!
Slán go fóill! -- Bye for now!
Ádh mór! -- Cheers!
Beir bua agus beannacht -- Best wishes


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