í as in sí pronounced “shee” é as in sé pronounced “shay” ú as in tú pronounced “too” ó as in bó pronounced “boe”
It – e & i
'It' is represented as 'e' or 'i'. Always check your dictionary to find out the gender of the noun.
It is much used in Scotland, the north and Midlands of England, Northern Ireland, North Wales, as well as in New Zealand (where it may follow rather than precede a statement).
Kiss me, I'm Irish is a common phrase associated with St. Patrick's Day. It often appears on T-shirts. It originates from the legend of the Blarney Stone, which is believed to bring luck and eloquence to those who kiss it.
To answer yes to this question, you say “Is Meiriceánach mé” or the short version is Is ea, commonly pronounced shah.
Cailín. “Cailín” means “girl” in the Irish language. A lot of Irish people still use this word even when speaking in English. The plural, “Cailíní,” is also commonly used, for example, “I'm meeting up with the cailíní later on.”
Saying Hello in Ireland. To say “Hello” in Irish Gaelic, you say: Dia dhuit. That phrase is how you say hello to someone in Irish.
'Grá' is the Irish word for love
For example, the word for love is 'grá,' and in some contexts, it is spelled 'ghrá.
The Great Irish Potato Famine led to a decline in the Irish population, as many people had to emigrate and those who remained did not survive. It also led to the decline of the Irish language, as most speakers of spoken Irish lived in famine-stricken areas.
The most common greeting is the handshake. The Irish usually shake hands when being introduced or when greeting a friend or work colleague. In formal situations or with people of higher status, titles and last names are used. Among close friends and family, the Irish may hug and kiss each other on the cheek.
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes. Céad Míle Fáilte is the traditional Irish greeting, which means a hundred thousand welcomes, and reflects the generous and hospitable nature of the Irish.
Póg. This is the Irish word for a “kiss” e.g. “give us a póg” or even cuter a “póigín”. This is not to be confused with asking something to “Póg Mo Thóin” (Kiss my arse).
“Mo chara” is used for a man or “Mo cara” is for a woman; “Mo Anam Cara” means "my soul mate" and can be found on one of our necklaces, bracelets, rings and even framed art.
Go raibh maith agat
Pronounced gur-uv mah ah-guth, “go raibh maith agat” is the phrase the Irish use to express their gratitude for something or simply “thank you”.
An old Tudor phrase for lavatory, jacks is a term more commonly used in Ireland. This is likely a reference to Jack Power, who invented the first multiple cubicle toilet.
brogue Add to list Share. You may know of a brogue as a thick Irish accent, and that can help you remember another meaning: it's also a thick Irish shoe.