Irish-English: phrases and idioms
Idioms
- Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féinThere's no place like home
- Is fearr an tsláinte ná na táinteHealth is better than wealth
- Bíonn an fhírinne searbhThe truth hurts
- Cuir síoda ar ghabhar agus is gabhar i gcónaí éYou can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
- An té a bhíonn siúlach bíonn sé scéalachTravel broadens the mind
- Ní thagann ciall roimh aoisWisdom comes with age
- Is minic a bhris béal duine a shrónLoose lips sink ships
- Maireann an chraobh ar an bhfál ach ní mhaireann an lámh a chuir íThe tree outlives the hand that planted it
Greetings
Basics
Travel
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas?Where is the toilet?
- Cá bhfuil an stáisiún traenach?Where is the train station?
- Conas a théim go dtí an t-aerfort?How do I get to the airport?
- Cé mhéad atá ar thicéad?How much is a ticket?
- Táim ag lorg óstáin.I'm looking for a hotel.
- An bhfuil sé i bhfad ó anseo?Is it far from here?
Food and drinks
Shopping
- Cé mhéad a chosnaíonn sé seo?How much does this cost?
- An féidir liom íoc le cárta?Can I pay by card?
- Tá sé sin ró-dhaor.That's too expensive.
- Níl mé ach ag breathnú, go raibh maith agat.I'm just looking, thanks.
- An bhfuil méid níos lú agat?Do you have a smaller size?
- Cá bhfuil an t-airgeadlann?Where is the checkout?
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
Asking for directions
- Cá bhfuil an stáisiún?Where is the station?
- Conas a théann mé ann?How do I get there?
- Cas ar chlé ag an gcúinne.Turn left at the corner.
- Cas ar dheis ag na soilse.Turn right at the lights.
- Téigh díreach ar aghaidh.Go straight ahead.
- Gabh mo leithscéal, an féidir leat cabhrú liom?Excuse me, can you help me?
At the airport
- Cá bhfuil an cuntar seiceála?Where is the check-in counter?
- Cén t-am a bhíonn an bordáil?What time is boarding?
- An bhfuil an eitilt déanach?Is the flight delayed?
- Cá bhfuil mo gheata?Where is my gate?
- Tá eitilt aistrithe agam.I have a connecting flight.
- Cé chomh fada is atá an sos?How long is the layover?
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
- Cad iad na caitheamh aimsire atá agat?What are your hobbies?
- Is maith liom leabhair a léamh.I like reading books.
- An bhfuil caitheamh aimsire ar bith agat?Do you have any hobbies?
- Is breá liom ceol a éisteacht.I enjoy listening to music.
- Cad a dhéanann tú i do chuid ama saor?What do you do in your free time?
- Is breá liom peil a imirt.I love playing football.
At home
Renting an apartment
Bank and post office
- Cá bhfuil an oifig phoist?Where is the post office?
- Caithfidh mé airgead a tharraingt amach.I need to withdraw money.
- Ba mhaith liom airgead a chur isteach.I want to deposit money.
- Caithfidh mé stampa.I need a stamp.
- Cé mhéad is é an postas?How much is postage?
- Ba mhaith liom an litir seo a sheoladh.I'd like to send this letter.
Police and documents
Car and driving
- Cá bhfuil an pháirceáil?Where is the parking lot?
- Conas a théann mé go dtí an mhórbhealach?How do I get to the highway?
- Ní thosóidh an carr.The car won't start.
- Tá peitreal uaim.I need gas.
- Líon an tanca, le do thoil.Please fill the tank.
- Cá bhfuil an stáisiún peitril is gaire?Where is the nearest gas station?