10 Basic Phrases in the Irish Language (Gaeilge) and Their Pronunciation

Fáilte, welcome to Gaelscoil Online, a place online to learn practical Irish that you can actually use every day. 

If you are interested in learning Irish, or if you simply want to learn a few basic phrases for your next trip to Ireland, this blog is for you. In this blog post, we will provide you with ten basic Irish phrases that will help you get started on your language-learning journey. 

So, let's get started! Ar aghaidh linn!

Here are ten basic phrases in Irish to get you started:

1. Hello = Dia dhuit

Pronounced as follows:

[Dee-ah gwit]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

2. How are you? = Conas atá tú?"

Pronounced as follows:

[Kun-us a-taw too]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

3. I'm Fine = Tá mé go maith

Pronounced as follows:

[Taw may guh mawh]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

4. Please = Le do thoil

Pronounced as follows:

[Luh duh hull]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

5. Thank you = Go raibh maith agat

Pronounced as follows:

[Guh rev mah ah-gut]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

6. I'm good, thank you = Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat

Pronounced as follows:

[Taw may guh mah]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

7. What's your name? = Cad is ainm duit?

Pronounced as follows: 

[Cod is a-nim dit]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

8. I am (name) = Is mise [name]

Pronounced as follows:

[Iss mish-eh]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

9. Bye (when leaving) = Slán agat

Pronounced as follows:

[Slawn ah-gut]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

10. Bye (when someone is leaving) = Slán leat

Pronounced as follows:

[Slawn lat]

Or copy and paste here to hear in different dialects 

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