English to Irish Common Words and Phrases
See below to help improve your Irish language vocabulary when it comes to the more common words and phrases in the language. All translations found below are presented from English to Irish.
By scrolling down you'll find such useful translations as yes, no, and maybe, plus translations for inquiring about a person's wellbeing (How are you? I am well.), plus information about how to say thank you and you're welcome. There's also a section for talking about your name and asking if someone speaks Irish.
English to Irish Common Words and Phrases:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list with translations from Irish to English.
English to Irish Yes, No, and Maybe
Yes ➔ Tá
No ➔ Níl
Maybe ➔ B'fhéidir
Inquiring about a person's wellbeing from English to Irish
How are you? ➔ Conas atá tú?
I am fine. ➔ Tá mé go breá.
I am well. ➔ Tá mé go maith.
English to Irish Saying Thank You
Thank you. ➔ Go raibh maith agat.
You're welcome. ➔ Tá fáilte romhat.
What is Your Name? from English to Irish
What is your name? ➔ Cad is ainm duit?
What is your name? ➔ Cad is ainm duitse?
(name) is my name. ➔ (name) is ainm dom.
This is (name). ➔ Seo í (name).
Do You Speak Irish? from English to Irish
Do you speak Irish? ➔ An bhfuil Gaeilge agat?
*English to Irish common words and phrases last updated: January 26, 2025.
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