Note for Parents/Guardians:
These are a few phrases that may be of use. Please use these phrases as often as possible with your child. It will help your child hear Gaeilge/Irish in real situations around the home and will make learning and speaking Gaeilge/Irish much more enjoyable and real for them.
Go raibh maith agat - Thank you
Fáilte romhat - You’re welcome
Ar mhaith leat…. - Would you like….
Ba mhaith liom….. - I would like….
Níor mhaith liom…. - I wouldn’t like….
Is maith liom…. - I like….
Is breá liom…. - I love….
Is fearr liom… - I prefer….
Sa Bhaile - At Home
Glan an bord. - Clean the table.
Glan do sheomra - Clean your room.
Faigh an folúsghlantóir - Get the vacuum cleaner
Maith thú! - Well done!
Déan deifir/Brostaigh ort! - Hurry up!
Cé leis é seo? - Who owns this?
Ar aghaidh leat…. - On you go/Go on
Tá an dinnéar réidh. - The dinner is ready.
Tabhair é seo do…. - Give this to….
Líon an miasniteoir - Fill the dishwasher
Folamh an miasniteoir - Empty the dishwasher
Cas as an telifís - Turn off the television.
Stop ag troid! - Stop fighting!
Pioc suas é sin. - Pick that up.
An bhfuil …. Sa ghairdín? - Is …. in the garden?
An bhfuil …. Sa charr? - Is …. in the car?
An bhfuil …. Sa chistin? - Is …. in the kitchen?
An bhfuil …. Sa tseomra? - Is …. in the room?
Cad atá cearr? Leat? - What’s wrong? With you?
Slán go fóil. - Goodbye for now.
Ar Maidin - In the morning
Dia duit. - Hello (when talking to one person)
Dia is Muire duit. - Hello (a reply)
Dia dhaoibh. - Hello (when talking to more than one person)
Dia is Muire dhaoibh. - Hello ( a reply)
Conas atá tú? - How are you? (when talking to one person)
Conas atá sibh? - Hello (when talking to more than one person)
Ar chodail tú/ sibh go sámh? - Did you sleep well?
Cá bhfuil do mhála scoile? - Where is your schoolbag?
Seo é do mhála/chóta…. - Here is your bag/coat….
Ar fhág tú ar scoil é? - Did you leave it in school?
Cuir ort do chóta. - Put on your coat.
Ag an mbricfeasta - At breakfast
Ar mhaith leat tósta? - Would you like toast?
calóga arbhair - cornflakes
leite - porridge
tae - tea
caifé - coffee
Ba mhaith liom tósta le do thoil. - I’d like toast please.
Sín chugam an bainne le do thoil. - Pass me the milk please.
an siúcra - sugar
an t-im - butter
an t-arán - bread
An bhfuil níos mo uait? - Do you want more?
Tá mo dhóthain agam go raibh maith agat. - I have enough thanks.
Ag an Scoil - At School
An raibh lá/am deas agat? - Did you have a nice day/time?
Conas mar a bhí do lá? - How was your day?
Ar bhain tú taitneamh as? - Did you enjoy it?
Cén fhocail nua ar fhoglaim tú? - What new words did you learn?
An bhfuil obair baile agat? - Do you have homework?
Ceard a bhí ar siúl agaibh inniu? - What did you do today?
An bhfuil na daltaí cairdiúil? - Are the students friendly?
Ag am dinnéir - At dinner time
An raibh cith agat? - Did you have a shower?
Ar scuab tú d’fhiacla? - Did you brush your teeth?
An bhfuil gach rud réidh i gcomhair amárach? - Is everything ready for tomorrow?
Tá sé in am duit dul a luí. - It’s time for you to go to bed.
Codladh sámh. - Sleep well.
Oíche mhaith. - Good night.
Moch éirí. - Get up early.
Buíochas le Scoileanna Lán Ghaelach as ucht an fearas seo.