eptember 2010PHRASE: Is fhearr fheuchainn na bhith san duilPRONOUNCED: iss far vue-chonn nah vith san du-illMEANING: It is better to try than to hope

PHRASE: Tada gan iarrachtPRONOUNCED: taw-dah gonn ear-ocktMEANING: Nothing is done without effort

PHRASE: Cha d'dhùin doras nach d'fhosgail dorasPRONOUNCED: caw dih-doo-inn durriss nock dus-gall durissMEANING: No door closed without another openingAugust 2010PHRASE: Níl agam ach beagáinín Gaeilge.PRONOUNCED: kneel ah-gum ock byug-aneen gayle-gehMEANING: I speak only a little Irish

PHRASE: An miste leat labhairt níos moille? PRONOUNCED: on mishteh lat low-art neice mwilleMEANING: Can you speak a little slower

PHRASE: Ní thuigim PRONOUNCED: knee higimmMEANING: I dont understandMarch 2010PHRASE: an Samhradh, an Fhomhair, an Geimhreadh, an tEarrachPRONOUNCED: on sow-rah, on o-wirr, on geh-rahh, on tarrackMEANING: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring

PHRASE: ta se gaofar/fuar/ag cur baistiPRONOUNCED: taw shay gayfur/foor/egg curr bah-steeMEANING: It is windy/cold/raining

PHRASE: La brea ata annPRONOUNCED: lah brah ahtaw ow-innMEANING: It's a lovely dayFebruary 2010PHRASE: Corp dicheilePRONOUNCED: corp dee-kaylehMEANING: The height of folly

PHRASE: Rogha an da dhioghaPRONOUNCED: rowah on daw deegahMEANING: The lesser of two evils

PHRASE: Bua na caintePRONOUNCED: boo-ah nah coin-cheMEANING: The gift of the gab (ability to converse)January 2010PHRASE: Thar gach ni eile...PRONOUNCED: har gock nee ellaMEANING: Above all else...

PHRASE: Ni mor a admhail.... PRONOUNCED: nee moor ah ad-vollMEANING: It must be admitted...

PHRASE: Ar an iomlan...PRONOUNCED: air on um-lun

MEANING: On the whole...November 2009PHRASE: Ni mor a admhail...PRONOUNCED: knee moor ah ad-vollMEANING: It has to be admitted....

PHRASE: Is baolach... PRONOUNCED: iss bwail-ockMEANING: Unfortunately...

PHRASE: de reir dealramhPRONOUNCED: day rare deall-ruvMEANING: Apparently....September 2009PHRASE: Ni neart go cur le cheile.PRONOUNCED: nee hyart guh curr leh kay-lahMEANING: there is no strength without unity

PHRASE: Nil aon tintean mar do thintean fein. PRONOUNCED: neel ain tintin marr duh hin-tin faneMEANING: there is no hearth like your own hearth

PHRASE: Is folamh fuar e teach gan bean.PRONOUNCED: iss full-ivv foor a cock gon ban

(a as in a,b,c) MEANING: it is a cold house without a womanAugust 2009PHRASE: Ni lia duine na tuairim PRONOUNCED: nee lee-ah dinnah nah toor-imMEANING: Everyone has their own opinion

PHRASE: Ni lia tir na nosPRONOUNCED: nee lee-ah tear no-issMEANING: every country has it's own customs

PHRASE: Is leir don saol e an firinnePRONOUNCED: iss lair dun sail a on firr-inyeh

(a as in a,b,c) MEANING: everybody knows the truthJuly 2009PHRASE: Thar gach ni eilePRONOUNCED: har gock knee ellyaMEANING: Above all else

PHRASE: Ni mor a admhailPRONOUNCED: knee moor ah advileMEANING: it must be admitted

PHRASE: Ar an iomlán PRONOUNCED: air on umlawnMEANING: on the wholeJune 2009PHRASE: Maire/Seosaimh bhocht PRONOUNCED: moir-eh/show-suff buckt?MEANING: Poor Maire/Mary/Joseph

PHRASE: Ta si/se ag caoineadhPRONOUNCED: taw shee/shay egg cween-idd

MEANING: She/he is crying

PHRASE: Thit si/se ar an urlar PRONOUNCED: hit shee/shay air onn urr-loreMEANING: She/he fell on the floorMay 2009PHRASE: Cad is ainm duit?PRONOUNCED: coad iss annim dwitMEANING: What is your name?

PHRASE: An bhfuil tu damhsa liom?PRONOUNCED: On will two dowsa lumMEANING: Would you like to dance with me?

PHRASE: Iocfaidh mise don gach rud!PRONOUNCED: uck-igg misha dun gock rudMEANING: I will pay for everything!April 2009PHRASE: An bhfuil pian ort?PRONOUNCED: On will peen urtMEANING: Are you in any pain?

PHRASE: Gheobhaidh me an bhanaltra duitPRONOUNCED: yo-igg may on bonn-altra dwitMEANING: I will get the nurse for you

PHRASE: Beidh an dochtuir anseo gan mhoill.PRONOUNCED: beg on docktoor onshuh gon vwillMEANING: The doctor will be here soonFebruary 2009PHRASE: Thalla a chluiche le do deideaganPRONOUNCED: hallah ah clih-heh leh duh daid-aginnMEANING: Go play with your toys

PHRASE: Dé tha thu ah deanamh?PRONOUNCED: day taw two ah dyane-iff MEANING: What are you making/doing ?

PHRASE: Ta me a dheanamh dealbhPRONOUNCED: Taw may ah yea/niff dyalbMEANING: I am making a pictureJanuary 2009PHRASE: Cad ba mhaith leat? PRONOUNCED: cod buh woh latt?MEANING: What would you like?

PHRASE: Ar mhaith leat caife, tea, bainne?PRONOUNCED: air wott lat caffey, tay, bonn-yahMEANING: Would you like coffee, tea, milk?

PHRASE: B'fhearr liom liomanaid, beoir, uisce beathaPRONOUNCED: byarr lum lee-mun-oid, byorr, isk-ihh bah-haMEANING: I would prefer lemonade, beer, whiskeyNovember 2008PHRASE: An mor ata air?PRONOUNCED: on moor ah-taw errMEANING: What price is this?

PHRASE: Ceannoid me e

PRONOUNCED: kyann-owid may a ('a' as in USA)

MEANING: I will buy it

PHRASE: An dtogann tu cartai credit? PRONOUNCED: on dowg-inn two kartee kreditMEANING: Do you accept credit cards?August 2008PHRASE: Bi ciuin! Ta tinneas cinn orm.PRONOUNCED: bee quewn! Taw tinniss kinn urmMEANING: Be quiet! I have a headache.

PHRASE: Is cuma liom!PRONOUNCED: is cumma lumMEANING: I dont care!

PHRASE: Go hifreann leat! PRONOUNCED: Guh hee-fran lathMEANING: To hell with you!July 2008PHRASE: Ta me/tu go hiontachPRONOUNCED: taw may/two guh hun-tockMEANING: I/you am wonderful

PHRASE: Ta se/si are buillePRONOUNCED: taw shay/shee air bool-yehMEANING: He/she is angry

PHRASE: Ta sinn/sibh/siad tuirseachPRONOUNCED: taw shin/shiv/sheed tear-shockMEANING: We/us/they are tiredJune 2008PHRASE: Ni ceart go cur le cheilePRONOUNCED: knee keart guh kurr leh kail-ehMEANING: There is no strength without unity

PHRASE: Is maith an scathan suil charadPRONOUNCED: iss mot on scah-hawn sewell karr-addMEANING: A friends eye is a good mirror

PHRASE: Ni hespa go dith carad PRONOUNCED: knee hes-pah guf dee karr-addMEANING: There is no need like the lack of a friendMay 2008PHRASE: Ta athas/bron/fearg/ocras/tart orm PRONOUNCED: taw aw-iss/broin/farg/ock-ros/tart urr-imMEANING: I am happy/sorry/angry/hungry/thirsty

PHRASE: Ta tu mall/go luath/go halainn/ard/go tapaidhPRONOUNCED: taw two moll/guh loo-ah/guh hall-inn/ard/guh top-iggMEANING: You are late/early/beautful/tall/fast

PHRASE: Ta se te/fuar/fliuch/tirim amachPRONOUNCED: taw shay teh/fuirr/fluch/tirrim amockMEANING: It is hot/cold/wet/dry outsideApril 2008:PHRASE: Nil aon leigheas ar an ngra ach posadhPRONOUNCED: neel ain laygus air on grah ock pus-iddMEANING: The only cure for love is marriage

PHRASE: An rud a lionas an tsuil lionann se an croiPRONOUNCED: on rud ah lean-uss on sewell lean-onn shay on kreeMEANING: What fills the eye fills the heart

PHRASE: Giorraionn beirt botharPRONOUNCED: gurr-on bert boh-hurrMEANING: Two shorten the roadMarch 2008:PHRASE: Ni ceart go cur le cheilePRONOUNCED: knee keart guh kurr leh kay-lehMEANING: There is no strength without unity

PHRASE: Ni heolas go haontios!PRONOUNCED: knee hyeo-luss guh hain-chissMEANING: You cant know me without living with me!

PHRASE: Olann an cat cluin bainne leis!PRONOUNCED: ull-onn on kot clew-in bonn-yeh leshMEANING: The quiet cat also drinks milk!

February 2008:PHRASE: Conas ata tu?PRONOUNCED: cunn-us ah-taw twoMEANING: How are you?

PHRASE: Glacfaidh me do theocht/chuislePRONOUNCED: glock-igg may duh teowked/cush-lehMEANING: I will take your temperature/pulse

PHRASE: Gheobhaidh me an bhanaltra/dochtuir duit.PRONOUNCED: geow-igg may on bawn-all-tra/dock-tour dwitMEANING: I will get the nurse/doctor for youJanuary 2008PHRASE: Mo seanathair agus seanmathairPRONOUNCED: muh sean-ah-hirr ogg-us shan-wah-hirrMEANING: My Grandfather and Grandmother

PHRASE: Dearthair, deirfiur, aintín, uncailPRONOUNCED: dre-harr, dre-furrh, on-teen, un-kolMEANING: Brother, sister, auntie, uncle

PHRASE: Mathair, athair, mac, ininPRONOUNCED: wah-hirr, ah-hirr, mack, ineenMEANING: Mother, father, son, daughter

November 2007PHRASE: An toigh leat te/cofaidh/bainne ?PRONOUNCED: on tow-ig lat tay/cof-aid/bon-yehMEANING: Would you like tea/coffe/milk ?

PHRASE: An gabh thu tuilleadh?PRONOUNCED: on govh two tyew-lidMEANING: Will you have some more?

PHRASE: Tapadh leatPRONOUNCED: tapah latMEANING: Thank youSeptember 2007

PHRASE: Gardai! Ta se prainneach. PRONOUNCED: gard-ee! Taw shay pronn-ackMEANING: Police! It's an emergency.

PHRASE: Taim i gcruachais anoisPRONOUNCED: tah-imm ih grew-cuss ah-nishMEANING: I need your help now

PHRASE: Chaill me mo mhala. PRONOUNCED: kyle may muh wall-ah/spar-awn/tick-aidMEANING: I lost my bag/wallet/ticketAugust 2007PHRASE: Gabh mo leithscaal PRONOUNCED: govh muh leh-skayleMEANING: Excuse me

PHRASE: Nil Gaeilge maith agamPRONOUNCED: kneel gale-geh mot ah-gumMEANING: I cannot speak Irish very well

PHRASE: An Bhfuil Bearla/Gaeilge agatPRONOUNCED: on will bear-lah/gale-geh ah-gutMEANING: Do you speak English/IrishJuly 2007PHRASE: Ta me i gcruachais. PRONOUNCED: tah may ih grew-kussMEANING: I need your help

PHRASE: Ta me ar strae/gortaithe/tinneasPRONOUNCED: tah may air stray / gore-teh-hah / tinn-issMEANING: I am lost/injured/sick

PHRASE: Ba mhaith liom an dochtuirPRONOUNCED: buh wot lum on dock-thureMEANING: I need a doctorJune 2007PHRASE: Ticead amhain go dti an Gaillaimh, le do thoilPRONOUNCED: tick-aid ah-wann guh dee on gall-yibh leh duh hullMEANING: One ticket to Galway please

PHRASE: Baile Atha Cliath/an Corcaigh/an Port Lairge/CiarraiPRONOUNCED: ball-yeh aq-hah klee-ah/on core-kig/on port lor-ih-geh/keer-eeMEANING: Dublin/Cork/Galway/Kerry

PHRASE: Cathain a bhainfidh an traenach/bus amach i Cill Airne PRONOUNCED: kohh-inn a bwin-igg on tray-nock/bus ah-mock i kil arneyMEANING: When does this train/bus arrive in Killarney?May 2007PHRASE: Ta an aimsir go halainn inniu PRONOUNCED: taw an eyeim-shur guh haul-inn inn-youMEANING: The weather is beautiful today

PHRASE: Bhi an aimsir fliuch agus gaofar ar maidin PRONOUNCED: vee onn eyeim-shur fluck ogg-uss gwefarr air mod-djin MEANING: The weather was wet and windy this morning

PHRASE: Ta se rothe i rith an laePRONOUNCED: Thaw shay ro-cheh ih rih on lay/eehahMEANING: It is too hot during the day/night

January 2007PHRASE: Eist moran agus can beagan!PRONOUNCED: aisht more-on og-us con byug-onMEANING: Hear much and say little!

PHRASE: De reir a cheile a thogtar na caisleain!PRONOUNCED: deh rare ah kay-lee a hug-tar nah cosh-lawnMEANING: It takes time to build castles!

PHRASE: Is minic a gheibhean beal oscailt diog dunta!PRONOUNCED: iss minick ah gav-awnn bail os-kuly dee-ug doon-taMEANING: An open mouth often catches a closed fist!

November 2006PHRASE: Ta agam le rudai a cheannachPRONOUNCED: taw ah-gum leh rudd-ee ah kee-ann-ockMEANING: I have to do some shopping

PHRASE: Ba maith liom an cota deas/geansai deasPRONOUNCED: buh wott lum on kota djas/gan-see djasMEANING: I would like a nice coat/nice sweater

PHRASE: Ba maith liom seo a chur ar agaidh ag mo teachPRONOUNCED: buh wott lum shuh ah kurr air eye-gh egg muh chockMEANING: I want this sent to my house

October 2006PHRASE: Ca bhfuil mo sheomra leapa? PRONOUNCED: caw will muh showm-rah lappahMEANING: Where is my bedroom?

PHRASE: Ta sa thuas an staighre. PRONOUNCED: taw shay who-iss on sty-rehMEANING: It is upstairs

PHRASE: Ta an leaba fuar, bhog, garbh, salach, bristePRONOUNCED: taw on lab-ah foor, bog, garv, sol-ock, brish-tehMEANING: The bed is cold, soft, rough, dirty, broken

September 2006PHRASE: Ta suil agam go bhfuil tu i mbarr na slainte PRONOUNCED: taw su-ill ah-gum guh will tu ih marr nah slawn-cheMEANING: I hope you are in the best of health

PHRASE: Ni raibh am agam scriobh go dti seoPRONOUNCED: knee rouh omm ah-gum skreevh guh dee shuhMEANING: I hadn't time to write until now

PHRASE: Scriobh chugam go luathPRONOUNCED: skreevh coo-gum guh lu-ahMEANING: write to me soon

August 2006PHRASE: An bhfuil dearthaireacha agus deirfiuracha agatPRONOUNCED: on wil dreh-harr-ock-ah ogus dreh-furr-ock-ah ah-gutMEANING: Do you have any brothers or sisters?

PHRASE: An bhfuil clann agatPRONOUNCED: on wil clon ah-gut

MEANING: Do you have a family?

PHRASE: An bhfuil tu posta ?PRONOUNCED: on wil two poe-staMEANING: Are you married?July 2006 The following Gaelic phrases are engraved on our new Irish rings -

see here.   PHRASE: Mo anam caraPRONOUNCED: muh ann-imm karrahMEANING: My soulmate

PHRASE: Gra, Dilseacht, Cairdeas PRONOUNCED: graw, deel-shockt, korr-djassMEANING: Love, Loyalty, Friendship

PHRASE: Gra Go DeoPRONOUNCED: graw guh djoeMEANING: Love foreverJune 2006PHRASE: Is e do bhaile do chaislean PRONOUNCED: iss a duh boll-yah duh kosh-lonnMEANING: Your house is your castle

PHRASE: Coimhead fearg fhear na foighdePRONOUNCED: koe-vade varrig farr nah foe-ih-gehMEANING: Beware the anger of a patient man

PHRASE: Maireann croi eadrom i bhfadPRONOUNCED: marr-inn kree aid-drum ih boddMEANING: A light heart lives longestMay 2006PHRASE: An toigh leat tae/bainne/cofaidh/siucra?PRONOUNCED: on toig lat tay/bonn-yah/coff-aid/shu-krahMEANING: Do you like tea/milk/coffee/sugar?

PHRASE: An gabh tu pios caca?PRONOUNCED: on govh two pee-sah caw-kahMEANING: Will you have a piece of cake?

PHRASE: An gabh tu tuilleadh?PRONOUNCED: on govh two twul-lidMEANING: Will you have some more?April 2006PHRASE: Na dean sin!PRONOUNCED: naw dane shinMEANING: Don't do that!

PHRASE: Gle mhaith!PRONOUNCED: glay mothMEANING: Very good!

PHRASE: Rinn tu e!PRONOUNCED: rinn two a (as in the letter a)MEANING: You did it!

February 2006PHRASE: Ba mhaith liom cupan taePRONOUNCED: Buh wah lum cup-onn tayMEANING: I would like a cup of tea?

PHRASE: Le bainne? Le siucra?PRONOUNCED: Leh bonn-yeh? Leh shu-krehMEANING: With milk? With sugar?

PHRASE: Ta se ro-laidir/ro-lag/an dheasPRONOUNCED: Taw shay ro-law-dirr/ro-logg/on djasMEANING: It is too strong/too weak/just niceJanuary 2006PHRASE: Slainte agus tainte!PRONOUNCED: slawn-che oggus tinn-cheMEANING: Health and Wealth!

PHRASE: Go mbeire muid beo ar an am seo aris! PRONOUNCED: guh mware-eh mwid beow air on omm shuh ah-rishMEANING: May we be alive this time next year!

PHRASE: Athbhliain faoi mhaise dhuit!PRONOUNCED: ought-bleen fwee may-sheh dwitMEANING: A prosperous new year to you!

November 2005PHRASE: Fainne oir ort!PRONOUNCED: fawn-yeh ore urtMEANING: A gold ring on you

(Bravo! or Well Done!)

PHRASE: Go dte tu an ceadPRONOUNCED: guh day two on kadeMEANING: May you live to be 100

PHRASE: Go maire tu! PRONOUNCED: guh mire-ehh twoMEANING: May you live

(Congratulations! or Live long!)October 2005PHRASE: Oiche ShamhnaPRONOUNCED: ee-ha how-nahMEANING: Halloween (the night before Samhain)

PHRASE: Tabhair feirin dom no buailfidh me bob ort! PRONOUNCED: tour ferr-een dum no booligg may bob urtMEANING: Trick or Treat

(give me a treat or I will play a trick on you!)

PHRASE: Tine cramha/Cailleach/TaibhsePRONOUNCED: tinneh cravh-sheh/coll-yuk/tavh-shehMEANING: Bonfire/Witch/Ghost

September 2005PHRASE: Fomhair/Geimhreadh/Earrach/SamhradhPRONOUNCED: foe-irr/gev-reh/arr-ock/souwh-rah MEANING: Autumn/Winter/Spring/Winter

PHRASE: Ta se ag cur baistiPRONOUNCED: taw shay egg curr bosh-teeMEANING: It is raining

PHRASE: Ta mo eadie fliuchPRONOUNCED: taw muh ea-dee flee-uckMEANING: My clothes are wet

August 2005PHRASE: An mor ata air?PRONOUNCED: on moor ah-taw errMEANING: Ho much does this cost?

PHRASE: An dtogann tu caratai credit?PRONOUNCED: on duggan two car-tee creditMEANING: Do you take credit cards?

PHRASE: Ceannoid me ePRONOUNCED: kyan-oh-idd may a

(a as the letter A)MEANING: I'll buy it!July 2005PHRASE: Ta me go hiontachPRONOUNCED: taw may guh hyun-tockMEANING: I am wonderful!

PHRASE: Ta me tinnPRONOUNCED: taw may tinMEANING: I am unwell (sick)

PHRASE: Ta tuirse ormPRONOUNCED: taw tier-sheh urmMEANING: I am tiredJune 2005PHRASE: Sean is ainm domPRONOUNCED: Sean is ann-imm dumMEANING: Sean is my name!

PHRASE: Ca bhfuil Maire/Sean?PRONOUNCED: caw will Maire/SeanMEANING: Where is Maire/Sean!

PHRASE: Ta se/si sa teach/ostanPRONOUNCED: taw shay/shee sah chock/us-tawnMEANING: He/She is in the house/hotel

May 2005PHRASE: Ta se go breaPRONOUNCED: taw shay goh brawMEANING: It is sunny!

PHRASE: Ta se scamaillachPRONOUNCED: taw shay scomm-ill-ockMEANING: it is cloudy

PHRASE: Ta se ag cuir baisteachPRONOUNCED: taw shay egg curr bawsh-stuckMEANING: It is raining!

April 2005PHRASE: Na dean sin!PRONOUNCED: nah dane shinMEANING: Dont do that!

PHRASE: Cuir sin siosPRONOUNCED: cwirr shin sheesMEANING: Put that down!

PHRASE: Fuirich air falbh on teine PRONOUNCED: fwirr-ick err voliv on dyan-yehMEANING: Stay away from the fire!

February 2005PHRASE: Eireann go Brach !PRONOUNCED: air-inn go brawMEANING: Ireland forever!

PHRASE: Cead mile failte romhat! PRONOUNCED: kade meela fall-cheh row-ittMEANING: A hundred thousand welcomes!

PHRASE: Slainte PRONOUNCED: slawn-cheMEANING: Good Health!

January 2005PHRASE: Buchaill/cailin maith!PRONOUNCED: boo-kill/coll-een mottMEANING: Good boy/girl!

PHRASE: Stad!PRONOUNCED: staddMEANING: Stop!

PHRASE: Na dean sin!PRONOUNCED: nah dane shinMEANING: Don't do that!

December 2004PHRASE: Deireadh Fomhair/Samhain/NollaigPRONOUNCED: derr-ihh foe-irr/zoew-inn/null-iggMEANING: October/November/December

PHRASE: Nollaig faoi shean is faoi mhaise duit!PRONOUNCED: Nullig fwee yan iss fwee mway/shih dwitMEANING: A prosperous and enjoyable Christmas!

PHRASE: Nollaig Shona duitPRONOUNCED: nullig hunna dwitMEANING: Happy Christmas to you

PHRASE: Athblian shona duitPRONOUNCED: ought/bleen hunna dwitMEANING: Happy new year to you

November 2004

PHRASE: Iuil/Lunasa/Mean FomhairPRONOUNCED: ooh-ill/loon-asa/man-foe-irrMEANING: July/August/September

PHRASE: White/Green/Black/Blue/Brown/Red/YellowPRONOUNCED: ban/glass/dubh/gorm/donn/dearg/buiMEANING: bawn/gloss/duve/gurim/don/djarigg/bwee

PHRASE: Ta se a seacht/ocht/naoi a chlogPRONOUNCED: taw shay shocked/ucked/knee a clugMEANING: It is seven/eight/nine o'clock

October 2004PHRASE: Aibrean/Bealtaine/MeitheamhPRONOUNCED: obb-rinn/beowl-tinn-eh/meh-ivhMEANING: April/May/June

PHRASE: Deardaoin/De hAoine/De Satharn/ De DomhnachPRONOUNCED: dare-deen/day heena/day satt-urn/day dow-nockMEANING: Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday

PHRASE: Ta se a ceithir/cuig/se a chlogPRONOUNCED: taw shay a kerr-ihh/koo-igg/shay a clugMEANING: It is four/five/six o'clock

September 2004PHRASE: Eanair/Feabhra/MartaPRONOUNCED: onn-irr/feow-rih/marr-tahMEANING: January/February/March

PHRASE: De Luain/De Mairt/De CheadaoinPRONOUNCED: day-loon/day mart/day k-deenMEANING: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday

PHRASE: Ta se a haon/do/tri a chlogPRONOUNCED: taw shay a hane/doh/tree ah clugMEANING: It is one/two/three o'clock

August 2004PHRASE: Beagan agus a ra go maithPRONOUNCED: byug/onn ogg/iss a raw guh motMEANING: Say little but say it well

PHRASE: Mol an oige agus tiocfaidh siadPRONOUNCED: moll on ogue/ihh og/iss chuck/igg sheedMEANING: Praise the young and they will flourish

PHRASE: Ceoil agus CraicPRONOUNCED: ceo/ill ogg/iss crackMEANING: Singing and fun

July 2004

PHRASE: bean mo chroiPRONOUNCED: bann muh kreeMEANING: Woman of my heart

PHRASE: Ta tu go halainnPRONOUNCED: taw two guh haul-innMEANING: You are beautiful

PHRASE: An bposfaidh tu me?PRONOUNCED: on boes-igg two mayMEANING: Will you marry me?

June 2004PHRASE: Ta se dearg, gorm, dubh, ban,

oraiste, donn, bui, glasPRONOUNCED: taw shay dar-igg, gurrum, duve, bawn,

orr-awsh-che, don, bwee, glossMEANING: It is red, blue, black, white,

orange, brown, yellow, green

PHRASE: Ta se a haon a clog, a do a clog, tri, ceathair, cuig, se, seacht, hocht, naoi, deich

PRONOUNCED: taw shay a hane a clug, a dough a clug, tree,kah-irr, coo-igg, shockt, huckt, knee, deh

MEANING: It is one o'clock, two o'clock, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten

PHRASE: Uladh, Mumhan, Laighean, Connacht PRONOUNCED: ooh-lad, muv-onn, lion, con-ockedMEANING: Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaught

May 2004PHRASE: An féidir liom cabhru leat?PRONOUNCED: on fay-durr lum cow-roo lat?MEANING: May I help you?

PHRASE: An bhfuil tu ag lorg duine eigin?PRONOUNCED: on will two egg lurg dinn-eh aig-ginn MEANING: Are you looking for someone?

PHRASE: An gno pearsanta no oifigiuil e?PRONOUNCED: on gih-no parr-sann-tah no iff-igg-ool ae MEANING: Is it personal or official?

April 2004PHRASE: Ta me are meiscePRONOUNCED: taw/may/air/mesh-kehMEANING: I am very drunk

PHRASE: Ta me ar buillePRONOUNCED: taw/may/air/bool-yehMEANING: I am very angry

PHRASE: Ta me tuirseach

PRONOUNCED: taw/may/tier-shockMEANING: I am tired

March 2004

PHRASE: Iuil/Lunasa/Mean Fomhair PRONOUNCED: yewell/loon-asa/man-foe-hurMEANING: July/August/September

PHRASE: Deireadh Fomhair/Samhain/Nollaig PRONOUNCED: derrah-foe-hur/sow-inn/null-iggMEANING: October/November/December

PHRASE: Seacht, Ocht, Naoi DeichPRONOUNCED: shocked, ucked, knee, dehMEANING: Seven/Eight/Nine/Ten

February 2004

PHRASE: Aibrean/Bealtaine/MeitheamhPRONOUNCED: ibb-ronn/be-owll-tinnih/meh-ivhMEANING: April/May/June

PHRASE: Deardaoin/De haoine/Sathairn/De DomhnaighPRONOUNCED: dare-deen/day-heena/day-dow-nigMEANING: Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday

PHRASE: Ceathair/Cuig/SePRONOUNCED: cah-irr/coo-igg/shayMEANING: Four/Five/Six

January 2004

PHRASE: Eanair/Feabhra/MartaPRONOUNCED: ain-irr/feow-rahh/marr-tahMEANING: January/February/March

PHRASE: De Luain/De mairt/De CheadaoinPRONOUNCED: day-loon/day-mart/day kade-djeenMEANING: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday

PHRASE: Aon/Do/TriPRONOUNCED: ah-inn/doh/treeMEANING: One/Two/Three

December 2003

PHRASE: Nollaig faoi shéan is faoi mhaise duit!

PRONOUNCED: Nullig fwee yan iss fwee mway/shih dwitMEANING: A prosperous and enjoyable Christmas!

PHRASE: Nollaig Shona duitPRONOUNCED: nullig hunna dwitMEANING: Happy Christmas to you

PHRASE: Athblian shona duitPRONOUNCED: ought/bleen hunna dwitMEANING: Happy new year to you

November 2003

PHRASE: Imeacht gan teacht ortPRONOUNCED: imm/ocked gone chockt urtMEANING: May you leave withour returning

PHRASE: Titim gan eiri ortPRONOUNCED: titt/imm gone eye/ree urtMEANING: May you fall without risinge

PHRASE: Gurab amhlaidh duitPRONOUNCED: gur/ibb owl/adh dwit MEANING: The same to you

October 2003

PHRASE: Is maith an scathan suil charad PRONOUNCED: iss mott on scot/onn suill karradMEANING: A friend's eye is a good mirror

PHRASE: Ni dhiolann dearmad fiacha.PRONOUNCED: knee djull/onn djar/madd fee/ack/haMEANING: A debt is still unpaid, even if forgotten

PHRASE: Is minic a bhris beal duine a shron.PRONOUNCED: iss min/ick a vrish bale dinn/ih a hroneMEANING: Many a time a man's mouth broke his nose

September 2003

PHRASE: An bhfuil pian ort?PRONOUNCED: on will peen urt?MEANING: Do you have any pain?

PHRASE: Beidh tu ag taisteal san otharcharrPRONOUNCED: beg two egg tass/toil sann uttor/karrMEANING: You are going by ambulance

PHRASE: Gheobhaidh me an bhanaltra duitPRONOUNCED: yeo/igg/ may on bonn/all/trah dwitMEANING: I will get the nurse for you

August 2003

PHRASE: An feidir liom cabhru leat?PRONOUNCED: on fay/durr lum cow/roo lattMEANING: May I help you?

PHRASE: An gno pearsanta no oifigiuil e?PRONOUNCED: on no par/san/tha no iff/igg/ool aeMEANING: Is it personal or official?

PHRASE: Cad is ainm duit, le do thoil?PRONOUNCED: cod iss an/imm dwit, leh duh hullMEANING: What is your name, please?

July 2003

PHRASE: Is maith an t-anlann an t-ocras. PRONOUNCED: iss mawt on tawn/lonn on tuck/russMEANING: Hunger is a good sauce

PHRASE: An bhfuil ocras ort? PRONOUNCED: on will uck/russ urtMEANING: Are you hungry?

PHRASE: An maith leat fion/beoir/tae/bainne? PRONOUNCED: on mawt latt fyunn/byore/tay/bonnyehMEANING: Do you like wine/beer/tea/milk

June 2003

PHRASE: Ta ocras orm.PRONOUNCED: taw uck/russ urmMEANING: I am hungry

PHRASE: Ta tart orm.PRONOUNCED: taw tart urmMEANING: I am thirsty

PHRASE: Ba mhaith liom cupan taePRONOUNCED: buh wah lum cup/onn tay

MEANING: I would like a cup of tea

May 2003

PHRASE: Ta gaoth annPRONOUNCED: taw gay oww/innMEANING: It is windy

PHRASE: Ta an t-usice ann PRONOUNCED: taw on tish/keh annMEANING: It is raining

PHRASE: Ta an t-adhar gormPRONOUNCED: taw an tat/hir gur/immMEANING: The sky is blue

April 2003

PHRASE: Dia duit ar maidinPRONOUNCED: dee/ah dwit air mod/gingMEANING: Good morning

PHRASE: Ca bhfuil do sheomra leaba? PRONOUNCED: kaw will do shoim/rah labb/ahMEANING: Where is your bedroom?

PHRASE: Ta se thuas an staighrePRONOUNCED: taw shay who/iss on sty/rihMEANING: It is upstairs

March 2003

PHRASE: Beannachtai na Feile PadraigPRONOUNCED: bann/ockt/tee nih fail/eh pawd/rigMEANING: Happy Saint Patrick's Day

PHRASE: Siochan leatPRONOUNCED: shee/oh/con latMEANING: Peace be with you

PHRASE: Slán agus beannacht leat PRONOUNCED: slawn og/us ban/ockt latMEANING: Goodbye and blessings on you

February 2003

PHRASE: Tuigim Gaeilge shimpliPRONOUNCED: thug/imm gale/geh him/pleeMEANING: I understand simple irish

PHRASE: Nil moran Gaeilge agam.PRONOUNCED: kneel more/on gale/geh ah/gumMEANING: I dont have much Irish

PHRASE: De reir a cheile a thogtar na caisleain PRONOUNCED: day rare a kayla a hug/tar nah cosh/lawnMEANING: It takes time to build castles

January 2003

PHRASE: Ni h-e la na baisti la na bpaistiPRONOUNCED: nee hay law na bawshtee law na bawshteeMEANING: A rainy day isn't a day for the children

PHRASE: Is e do bhaile do chaislean PRONOUNCED: iss ay duh vol-yah duh cosh-lawnMEANING: Your house is your castle

PHRASE: Tir gan teanga, tir gan anam PRONOUNCED: teer gon tyong-ga, teer gon on-ummMEANING: A country (land) without a language, a country without a soul

November 2002

PHRASE: Ta cupla focail Gaeilge agam PRONOUNCED: taw koo-pluh fuk-ill gale-geh ah/gumMEANING: I have a couple of words of Irish

PHRASE: Nil aon sceal eile orm PRONOUNCED: kneel ayne skale ella urmMEANING: I don't have any other story

PHRASE: Oiche mhaith, codladh samhPRONOUNCED: eehah wot, culla sovhMEANING: Good night, sleep well

October 2002

PHRASE: Go hifreann leat! PRONOUNCED: guh hiff-irr-in latMEANING: To hell with you!

PHRASE: Go dtachta an diabhal tu!PRONOUNCED: guh dock-tah on dee-veal twoMEANING: May the devil choke you!

PHRASE: Imigh sa diabhal! PRONOUNCED: im-ihh sah dee-vealMEANING: Go to the devil!

September 2002

PHRASE: Ca as duit? PRONOUNCED: caw oss ditMEANING: Where are you from?

PHRASE: Is as Meiricea/Sasana/Eire domPRONOUNCED: iss oss mare-i-caw/sos-in-ah/air-ah dumMEANING: I am from America/England/Ireland!

PHRASE: Ta tu go h-aileann PRONOUNCED: taw two guh haul-innMEANING: You are beautiful!

August 2002

PHRASE: eistigi liom! PRONOUNCED: eish-tig-ee lumMEANING: listen to me!

PHRASE: Dún do bheal!PRONOUNCED: shut your mouth!MEANING: duin duh vale!

PHRASE: gabh mo leithscéal! PRONOUNCED: guh muh lesh/kale MEANING: pardon me!

July 2002PHRASE: Is maith an t-anlann an t-ocras. PRONOUNCED: Iss mot on tawn/lawn on tuck/russ?MEANING: Hunger is a good sauce

PHRASE: An bhfuil ocras ort? PRONOUNCED: On will uck/russ urt?MEANING: Are you hungry?

PHRASE: Níl. Ach tá tart orm. PRONOUNCED: Kneel. Ock taw tart ur/umMEANING: No, but I am thirsty

April 2002

PHRASE: Ta me/Ta Tu/Ta se/Ta si/Taimid PRONOUNCED: Taw may/Taw two/Taw shay/Taw she/Tom-eedMEANING: I am/You are/He is/She is/We are

PHRASE: Ta me in a gconai in aice on siopaPRONOUNCED: Taw may inn ah goin-ee inn ack-ah on shup-ahMEANING: I am living beside the shop

PHRASE: Ta si ag leamh on paipearPRONOUNCED: Taw she egg lave on paw/pearMEANING: She is reading the paper

March 2002

PHRASE: Beannachtai na Feile PadraigPRONOUNCED: ban/ocked/tee nah fail/eh pawd/rigMEANING: Happy Saint Patricks Day

PHRASE: Fear/Bean ar do mhian agatPRONOUNCED: far/ban air duh vian ah/gutMEANING: A husband/wife of your choice to you

PHRASE: Faol saol agat agus bas in EirinnPRONOUNCED: fweel sail ah/gut og/us boss in air/inMEANING: Long life to you and death in Ireland.

February 2002PHRASE: aon, do, tri, ceithir, cuig

se, seacht, ocht, naoi, deich

PRONOUNCED: ain, dough, tree, kerr/ih, koo/iggshay, shocht, uck/th, knee, deh

MEANING: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

PHRASE: Mir a haon ar an gClar GnoPRONOUNCED: mere ah hain air on glar gh/noMEANING: Item one on the agenda

PHRASE: Iadsan go leir ata i bhfabhar?PRONOUNCED: eed/sun go lair ah/taw ih vow/arrMEANING: All those in favour?

PHRASE: Iadsan go leir ata in aghaidh?PRONOUNCED: eed/sun go lair ah/taw in eye/ghMEANING: All those against?

PHRASE: Cruinniu ar Athlo!PRONOUNCED: krin/u air ott/lowMEANING: Meeting adjourned!

January 2002PHRASE: Cé atá ag glaoch, le do thoil?PRONOUNCED: K ah/taw egg glay/ock, leh duh hull?MEANING: Who is calling?

PHRASE: Tá an líne gafaPRONOUNCED: Taw on leena goffaMEANING: The line is engaged

PHRASE: Níl aon fhreagraPRONOUNCED: Kneel ain frag/raMEANING: There is no answer

PHRASE: Bainfidh mé triail as an líne eilePRONOUNCED: Bwin/igg may treel os on leena ellaMEANING: I will try the other line

PHRASE: Tá brón orm faoin moill PRONOUNCED: Thaw bro/inn ur/im fween mwillMEANING: I am sorry for the delay

PHRASE: Níl sé/sí istigh inniuPRONOUNCED: Kneel shay/shee ish/tig in/uMEANING: He/She is not in today

PHRASE: Cén uimhir ghutháin atá agat?PRONOUNCED: Kane iv/or goo/tawn ah/taw ah/gut?MEANING: What is your Telephone Number?

PHRASE: Cén t-eolas atá uait?PRONOUNCED: Kane toe/lass ah/taw ooh/it?MEANING: What information do you want?

PHRASE: Gheobhaidh tú gach eolas san bhileogPRONOUNCED: Yeo/ig two gock o/lass san vill/owgeMEANING: You will get all the information in the leaflet

October 2001PHRASE: An feidir liom cabhru leat? PRONOUNCED: On fay/dur lum kav/roo lath?MEANING: May I help you?

PHRASE: Cad is ainm duit, le do thoil? PRONOUNCED: Cod is ann/um dwit, leh duh hull?MEANING: What is your name please?

PHRASE: Cen seoladh atá agat, le do thoil ? PRONOUNCED: Kane show/lah ah/taw ah/gut, leh duh hull?MEANING: What is your address please?

September 2001

PHRASE: An bhfuil Gaelige/Bearla agat? PRONOUNCED: On will gale-geh/bear-lah ah-gut?MEANING: Do you speak Irish/English?

PHRASE: An dtuigeann tú? PRONOUNCED: On digg/inn twoMEANING: Do you understand?

PHRASE: Tuigim/Ni thuigim PRONOUNCED: tigg-im/knee higg-im MEANING: I understand/I don't understand

August 2001

PHRASE: Cen tam e? PRONOUNCED: cane thom a?MEANING: What time is it?

PHRASE: Ta se a tri a chlog ar maidin PRONOUNCED: Taw shay ah tree ah clug air mod/ginMEANING: It is three o'clock in the morning

PHRASE: Ta se deich noimead tar eis a naoi PRONOUNCED: Taw shay deh no/made tar aish a knee MEANING: It is ten minutes after nine

July 2001

PHRASE: Na dean sin! PRONOUNCED: naw dane shinMEANING: Don't do that!

PHRASE: Bi samhach! PRONOUNCED: bee zoww/ockMEANING: Be Quiet!

PHRASE: Duin an doras!

PRONOUNCED: doon on dur/oss MEANING: Shut the Door!

June 2001

PHRASE: Breith lá Sona Duit! PRONOUNCED: breht law sunna dwit!MEANING: Happy birthday to you!

PHRASE: Go maire tú an lá! PRONOUNCED: go marra two on lawMEANING: Many happy returns! (Congratulations!)

PHRASE: Sláinte agus saol chugat! PRONOUNCED: slawn/che ogg/us sail koo/gut! MEANING: Health and long life to you!

May 2001

PHRASE: Tá grá agam duit! PRONOUNCED: taw graw agg/um dwitMEANING: I love you!

PHRASE: Mo mhíle grá PRONOUNCED: muh veal/ah grawMEANING: My thousand loves

PHRASE: Go raibh míle maith agat! PRONOUNCED: Guh ruh meal/ah mawt ag/gut

(literal: may you have a thousand good things!)MEANING: Many thanks!

April 2001

PHRASE: Cén dath atá ar ?PRONOUNCED: cain dawt ah/taw air?MEANING: What color is it?

PHRASE: Ta se dearg/gorm/bui/glas/dubh/banPRONOUNCED: Taw shay djar-ig/gurm/gloss/duve/bawnMEANING: It is red/blue/green/black/white

PHRASE: Cad e sin?PRONOUNCED: Cod eh shin?MEANING: What is that

PHRASE: Is clog/balla/blathanna e

PRONOUNCED: Iss clug/bolla/blaw-on-ah ehMEANING: It's a clock/wall/flowers

March 2001

PHRASE: Cad ba mhaith leat?PRONOUNCED: cod buh watt latMEANING: What would you like?

PHRASE: Ba mhaith liom tae/bainne/uisce beatha/beoirPRONOUNCED: buh watt lum tay/bonn-ye/ishka ba-ha/bee-yoreMEANING: I would like tea/milk/whiskey/beer

PHRASE: Ni maith liom /bricfeasta/lon/suipearPRONOUNCED: knee mawt lum brick/fasta/loan/sue-pearMEANING: I would not like breakfast/lunch/supper

February 2001

PHRASE: Tá tart mór orm?PRONOUNCED: taw tart moor urm?MEANING: I am very thirsty?

PHRASE: Cá bhfuil an teach pobail? ostán, teach, airgeadPRONOUNCED: caw will on chock pub/ill? us/tawn, chock, are/igidMEANING: Where is the Pub? hotel, house, money

PHRASE: Sláinte!PRONOUNCED: slawn/cheMEANING: Health! (Cheers!)

January 2001

PHRASE: Cé as tú?PRONOUNCED: K/oss/tuMEANING: Where are you from?

PHRASE: As America, is tú féin?

PRONOUNCED: oss/America/iss/tu/feignMEANING: From America, and yourself?

PHRASE: As AustraliaPRONOUNCED: oss/AustraliaMEANING: From Australia

December 2000

PHRASE: Nollaig faoi shéan is faoi mhaise duit!PRONOUNCED: Nullig fwee yan iss fwee mway/shih dwitMEANING: A prosperous and enjoyable Christmas!

PHRASE: Nollaig Shona duitPRONOUNCED: nullig hunna dwitMEANING: Happy Christmas to you

PHRASE: Athblian shona duitPRONOUNCED: ought/bleen hunna dwitMEANING: Happy new year to you

November 2000

PHRASE: Michael is ainm domPRONOUNCED: Michael is ann/um dumMEANING: My name is Michael

PHRASE: Cad is ainm duit?PRONOUNCED: cod is ann/um dwit? MEANING: What is your name?

PHRASE: Is as Éire domPRONOUNCED: iss oss air/eh dumMEANING: I am from Ireland

October 2000

PHRASE: Tá mé TuirseachPRONOUNCED: thaw may tir/shock

MEANING: I am tired

PHRASE: Tá mé ar buillePRONOUNCED: thaw may air boo/ill/ya MEANING: I am angry

PHRASE: Tá mé air meiscePRONOUNCED: Thaw may air mesh/kahMEANING: I am drunk

September 2000

PHRASE: Is fear rith maith ná drochsheasamh.PRONOUNCED: is far rit mot nah druck/shass/ubhMEANING: A good run is better than a bad stand

PHRASE: Más é do thoil éPRONOUNCED: Mawsh a duh hull a ('a'as in 'bay') MEANING: If you please

PHRASE: Saol fada chugatPRONOUNCED: Sail fod/ah cu/gutMEANING: Long life to you

August 2000

PHRASE: Gura slán an scéalaiPRONOUNCED: gur/ah slawn on skale/eMEANING: May the bearer of the news be safe

PHRASE: ...a chuisle mo chroí...PRONOUNCED: a quish/leh muh kreeMEANING: ...my dear darling/treasure...

PHRASE: ...a ghrá mo chroí...PRONOUNCED: a graw muh kreeMEANING: ...love of my heart...

July 2000

PHRASE: Scileann fíon fírinne.PRONOUNCED: Skill/awn fyun fir/in/eh.MEANING: Wine lets out the truth.

The following 2 phrases are the equivalent of 'curses'.

PHRASE: Imeacht gan teacht ort.PRONOUNCED: Im/ockt gon chock/th urt.MEANING: May you leave without returning.

PHRASE: Titim gan éirí ort.PRONOUNCED: Chitim gon eye/ree urt.MEANING: May you fall without rising.

June 2000

PHRASE: Nach breá an lá é?PRONOUNCED: knock brah on law ehMEANING: Isn't it a nice day?

PHRASE: Tá an ceart agat. Tá sé go breá anseo.PRONOUNCED: Taw on cart ah gut. Taw shay go brah on shuhMEANING: You are right. It is nice here?

PHRASE: Nil' an aimsir go maith inniu PRONOUNCED: Kneel on ayeim shur go mawt in youMEANING: The weather isn't good today

PHRASE: Gura slán an scéalaiPRONOUNCED: gur ah slawn on skale eMEANING: May the person bearing the news be safe

PHRASE: Tá failte romhatPRONOUNCED: Taw fall cheh row atMEANING: You are welcome

May 2000

PHRASE: Conas atá tú?PRONOUNCED: kuniss ah-taw twoMEANING: How are you?

PHRASE: Tá mé go maithPRONOUNCED: Taw may go mawtMEANING: I am well

PHRASE: Oíche mhaithPRONOUNCED: e-ha whawtMEANING: Good night

PHRASE: Níl aon tintéan mar do thintéan féinPRONOUNCED: Kneel ain tin-tin mar duh yin-tin feignMEANING: There's no place like home

PHRASE: An bhfuil bean sa chistin?PRONOUNCED: On will ban sa khish-tin?MEANING: Is there a woman in the kitchen?

(replace 'bean' with 'fear' (pronounced 'far')to ask 'is there a man in the kitchen?')

April 2000

PHRASE: Eireann go braugh (bráth)PRONOUNCED: air-in go brawMEANING: Ireland forever!

PHRASE: Dia dhuitPRONOUNCED: dee-ah dwitMEANING: God (Dia) be with you.

This phrase is the equivalent of 'Hello'.

PHRASE: Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anamPRONOUNCED: air esh day go row a ann-im

('row' as in a fight, tiff, argument) MEANING: May he rest in peace

This is a common phrase used on funeralcondolence cards, gravestones, etc.

PHRASE: Go n-éirí on bóthar leatPRONOUNCED: go nigh-ree on boat-or lat

('nigh' as in 'the end is nigh')MEANING: May the road rise with you

PHRASE: Slán agus beannacht leat PRONOUNCED: slawn og-us bann-ockt latMEANING: Goodbye and blessings on you