I know some such as gardai (not sure whether it means police or policemen, though) or taoiseach for prime minister. But I would like to know the ones you really need to know to speak with Irish people.
2006-12-10 06:58:08 · 6 answers · asked by Siobhan 3 in Local Businesses ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
Here are a few Irish words which are used on a daily basis in Ireland, but I suggest that you might have as much trouble with the English which is spoken in Ireland as well, so the two sites below will help you with that. Some words we use unconsciously not realising that they are in the Irish language, but don't be afraid to ask for an explanation, or to use your own words for them, we are fairly cosmopolitan and know what you mean.
Garda (singular) (gar-da) Policeman/woman
Gardai (plural) (gar-dee) Police
Sláinte (slawn-che) Cheers.
Gaeltacht (gale-tockt) Irish speaking area
Poitín (putch-een) Ilegal home brew
A pair of brógs: A pair of shoes
Craic: A good time
Amadán: (om-i-dawn) Fool
Slíbhín: (sleeveen) Sly person
Taoiseach (tee-shok) Prime minister
Tánaiste (taw-nish-ta) Deputy prime minister
The Dáil: The government House
T.D (Teachta Dála): A Government Deputy
On toilets (bathrooms):Fir (feer) Men, Mná (m'naw) Women
On public buses in Dublin: An lár (on lar) The city centre
Bótharín (bo-reen) Narrow road, laneway
(Go Raibh Maith Agat) (gura maw a-gut) Thank you
And one that some Irish people will try to teach you for fun, telling you it means something else:
Póg mo thóin: (pogue m' hone) It means (kiss my behind) So don't let anyone fool you.
2006-12-10 14:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean to speak to the people that speak the Irish language ,other than that there are no other word's you need, the rest of the country speak the english language
2006-12-10 15:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, I think you will find that most Irish persons speak English.
2006-12-10 15:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just call the police the guards. There are no real words you need to know.
2006-12-10 15:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jon B 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
hi i'm irish and there aren't really any to be honest
2006-12-10 15:03:09 · answer #5 · answered by snow_patrol_lady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Erm none really.
2006-12-10 15:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by 132 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋