English-Irish: phrases and idioms
Idioms
- Break a legGo n-éirí leat
- Piece of cakePíosa císte
- Once in a blue moonUair sa bhliain gorm
- Spill the beansScaoil an cat amach as an mála
- Under the weatherFaoi aimsir na haimsire
- Hit the nail on the headBuail an tairne ar an gceann
- Cost an arm and a legCosnaíonn sé lámh agus cos
- Bite the bulletBain an fiacail as
Greetings
Basics
Travel
- Where is the toilet?Cá bhfuil an leithreas?
- Where is the train station?Cá bhfuil an stáisiún traenach?
- How do I get to the airport?Conas a théim go dtí an t-aerfort?
- How much is a ticket?Cé mhéad atá ar thicéad?
- I'm looking for a hotel.Táim ag lorg óstáin.
- Is it far from here?An bhfuil sé i bhfad ó anseo?
Food and drinks
Shopping
- How much does this cost?Cé mhéad a chosnaíonn sé seo?
- Can I pay by card?An féidir liom íoc le cárta?
- That's too expensive.Tá sé sin ró-dhaor.
- I'm just looking, thanks.Níl mé ach ag breathnú, go raibh maith agat.
- Do you have a smaller size?An bhfuil méid níos lú agat?
- Where is the checkout?Cá bhfuil an t-airgeadlann?
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
Asking for directions
- Where is the station?Cá bhfuil an stáisiún?
- How do I get there?Conas a théann mé ann?
- Turn left at the corner.Cas ar chlé ag an gcúinne.
- Turn right at the lights.Cas ar dheis ag na soilse.
- Go straight ahead.Téigh díreach ar aghaidh.
- Excuse me, can you help me?Gabh mo leithscéal, an féidir leat cabhrú liom?
At the airport
- Where is the check-in counter?Cá bhfuil an cuntar seiceála?
- What time is boarding?Cén t-am a bhíonn an bordáil?
- Is the flight delayed?An bhfuil an eitilt déanach?
- Where is my gate?Cá bhfuil mo gheata?
- I have a connecting flight.Tá eitilt aistrithe agam.
- How long is the layover?Cé chomh fada is atá an sos?
Money and payments
Time and dates
Weather
Health and the doctor
Family
Work and office
Business and meetings
School and studying
Computers and technology
Phone and internet
Feelings and emotions
Love and romance
Small talk
Compliments and praise
Apologies and excuses
Holidays and wishes
Sports and fitness
Hobbies and leisure
- What are your hobbies?Cad iad na caitheamh aimsire atá agat?
- I like reading books.Is maith liom leabhair a léamh.
- Do you have any hobbies?An bhfuil caitheamh aimsire ar bith agat?
- I enjoy listening to music.Is breá liom ceol a éisteacht.
- What do you do in your free time?Cad a dhéanann tú i do chuid ama saor?
- I love playing football.Is breá liom peil a imirt.
At home
Renting an apartment
Bank and post office
- Where is the post office?Cá bhfuil an oifig phoist?
- I need to withdraw money.Caithfidh mé airgead a tharraingt amach.
- I want to deposit money.Ba mhaith liom airgead a chur isteach.
- I need a stamp.Caithfidh mé stampa.
- How much is postage?Cé mhéad is é an postas?
- I'd like to send this letter.Ba mhaith liom an litir seo a sheoladh.
Police and documents
Car and driving
- Where is the parking lot?Cá bhfuil an pháirceáil?
- How do I get to the highway?Conas a théann mé go dtí an mhórbhealach?
- The car won't start.Ní thosóidh an carr.
- I need gas.Tá peitreal uaim.
- Please fill the tank.Líon an tanca, le do thoil.
- Where is the nearest gas station?Cá bhfuil an stáisiún peitril is gaire?