Category: Irish Word of the Day

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Tá an deartháir is sine liom ina chónaí in Albain. Sentence meaning: My oldest brother lives in Scotland.

Part of speech: expression Example sentence: Fáilte romhat! Sentence meaning: Welcome!

Part of speech: adverb Example sentence: Tá mé go maith, agus tusa? Sentence meaning: I am fine, and you?

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Is sráid aontreo í seo Sentence meaning: This is a one-way street.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence: Ba mhaith liom ceapaire a ordú. Sentence meaning: I would like to order a sandwich.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence: Tá beartaithe againn fanacht go ceann trí lá. Sentence meaning: We plan to stay for three days.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Ba mhaith liom gloine beorach na háite. Sentence meaning: I would like a glass of the local beer.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Ba mhaith liom labhairt leis an mbainisteoir. Sentence meaning: I would like to speak to the manager.

Part of speech: adjective Example sentence: Táimid ag fanacht le fada. Sentence meaning: We have been waiting for a long time.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Níl an focal sin agam. Sentence meaning: I don’t know that word.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: An bhfuil dochtúir anseo? Sentence meaning: Is there a doctor here?

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Tharla timpiste. Sentence meaning: There has been an accident.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: An féidir liom do ghuthán sóghluaiste a úsáid? Sentence meaning: May I use your cell phone?

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Tá mo charr briste. Sentence meaning: My car has broken down.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: An bhfuil sibh ar oscailt Dé Satharn? Sentence meaning: Are you open on Saturday?

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Ní féidir liom mo phas a fháil. Sentence meaning: I can’t find my passport.

Part of speech: adjective Example sentence: Is deacair dom an Ghaeilge a labhairt. Sentence meaning: Speaking Irish is difficult for me.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence: Is deacair dom an Ghaeilge a thuiscint. Sentence meaning: Understanding Irish is difficult for me.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence: Scríobh amach é, le do thoil. Sentence meaning: Please write it down for me.

Part of speech: adverb Example sentence: Tá an-áthas orm bualadh leat. Sentence meaning: I’m very glad to meet you.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence: Feicfidh mé níos déanaí thú. Sentence meaning: See you later.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Tá do bhláthanna go deas. Sentence meaning: Your flowers are lovely.

Part of speech: adjective Example sentence: Tá do thír go hálainn. Sentence meaning: Your country is beautiful.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Is comharsanacht mhór í seo. Sentence meaning: This is a big neighborhood.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Is cathair alainn í seo. Sentence meaning: This is a beautiful city.

Part of speech: verb Example sentence: Tá áthas orm go bhfuil tú ag mothú níos fearr. Sentence meaning: I am glad that you’re feeling better.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Go raibh maith agat as do chuidiú. Sentence meaning: Thank you for all your help.

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: Ar mhaith leat cupán caife? Sentence meaning: May I offer you some coffee?

Part of speech: verb Example sentence: An bhfuil cead agam an seomra folctha a úsáid? Sentence meaning: May I use the bathroom?

Part of speech: noun Example sentence: An bhfuil tú i do chónaí i dteach nó in árasán? Sentence meaning: Do you live in a house