Basic Conversation

Dia Dhuit. (Hello)

Dia's Muire duit. (your answer when addressed by someone saying hello to you)


How are you?

Conas tá tú?: (Munster)

How are you?



How are you? (elsewhere in Ireland)


Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú?: How are you? (Connemara)

Caidé mar tá tú?: How are you? (Ulster)



Answers:


Tá mé go maith:

I am good, well.


Tá mé go dona:

I am (feeling) badly.



Nice phrases to say and to be polite:


Go raibh maith agat: Thank you.

Tá fáilte romhat: You're welcome.