What are some cool Irish words?

16 Beautiful Words That Will Make You Fall in Love with the Irish Language
  • Fáilte – Welcome | © Culture Trip.
  • Abhainn – River | © Culture Trip.
  • Draíocht – Magic | © Culture Trip.
  • Aisling – Dream | © Culture Trip.
  • Suaimhneas – Peace | © Culture Trip.
  • Grá – Love | © Culture Trip.
  • Meala – Honey | © Culture Trip.


What is the most Irish thing to say?

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  • 1.1 “Top o the mornin to ya!”
  • 1.2 “And the rest of the day to yourself”.
  • 1.3 “To be sure, to be sure”.
  • 1.4 “a pint of the black stuff”
  • 1.5 “He's talking a load of Blarney”


What is fun in Irish slang?

Craic generally means fun but, as is the case with many bits of Irish slang, there's multiple ways of using it.


What do Irish call their lovers?

“Mo chara” is used for a man or “Mo cara” is for a woman; “Mo Anam Cara” means "my soul mate" and can be found on one of our necklaces, bracelets, rings and even framed art.

What are some Irish phrases?

Useful Words & Phrases in Irish Gaelic
  • Dia duit. Meaning: “Hello” (literal translation of “god be with you”) ...
  • Slán. Meaning: “Goodbye” with (literal translation of “safe”) ...
  • Craic agus Ceol. Meaning: Fun and music. ...
  • Go raibh maith agat. Meaning: “Thank you” with a literal translation of “may you have goodness” ...
  • Sláinte. ...


50 Irish Words You Must Know



What do Irish call kissing?

Póg. This is the Irish word for a “kiss” e.g. “give us a póg” or even cuter a “póigín”. This is not to be confused with asking something to “Póg Mo Thóin” (Kiss my arse).

What is a happy Irish saying?

May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide, and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside!

What do the Irish call a girl?

“Cailín” means “girl” in the Irish language. A lot of Irish people still use this word even when speaking in English. The plural, “Cailíní,” is also commonly used, for example, “I'm meeting up with the cailíní later on.” One of our absolute favorite Irish phrases!


What do Irish call friends?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend. Example: I'm so excited to see my mucker.

What is bro in Irish?

Brother = Bráthair (when used to address or mention a monk or fellow man). Brother = Deartháir (when used about a male sibling).

What do Irish call children?

What do the Irish call their children? Wean. Pronounced "wayne," this word means child.


What do you call your Irish girlfriend?

A Ghrá mo Chroí: Means 'my heart's beloved' or 'the love of my heart'. A Ghrá Geal: Means 'my bright love', often the term used to describe a boyfriend/girlfriend. Seanleannán (pronounced 'shan-lan-awn'): Literally means 'old love', or 'old flame'

Why does Irish say kiss me?

Kiss me, I'm Irish is a common phrase associated with St. Patrick's Day. It often appears on T-shirts. It originates from the legend of the Blarney Stone, which is believed to bring luck and eloquence to those who kiss it.

What is the Irish motto?

The Republic of Ireland has no national motto, but Erin go Bragh (Ireland Forever) is a popular unofficial motto. Northern Ireland has used the motto Quis separabit?, Latin from Romans 8:35: Quis nos separabit a caritate Christi..., "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?"


What are the 7 Irish blessings?

Best Irish Blessings
  • May the road rise up to meet you. ...
  • May the leprechauns dance over your bed and bring you sweet dreams.
  • May the roof above us never fall in. ...
  • If you're lucky enough to be Irish... ...
  • May you have love that never ends, ...
  • May peace and plenty bless your world. ...
  • The grace of God on you.
  • Always remember to forget.


What is the Irish name for love?

'Grá' is the Irish word for love

For example, the word for love is 'grá,' and in some contexts, it is spelled 'ghrá.

What is a good Irish nickname?

Top 10 Irish Nicknames
  • MICKS. Since many Irish last names begin with Mc or Mac, if follows that this nickname became one (derogatory) way to refer to the Irish.
  • PADDY'S. In reference to St. ...
  • BRIDGETS. ...
  • CAT-LICK. ...
  • BOG-JUMPER/TURF CUTTER. ...
  • FUMBLIN' DUBLIN. ...
  • MCNUGGET. ...
  • MUCKER.


What is flirting Irish?

giolamas » (Act of) fondling, caressing, petting, flirting. radaire » Strolling reveller; trifler, flirt. radaireacht » (Act of) strolling, revelling; trifling, flirting, courting. raiteog » Hussy, flirt.

Do Irish say aye?

It is much used in Scotland, the north and Midlands of England, Northern Ireland, North Wales, as well as in Australia and New Zealand (where it may follow rather than precede a statement).

What is a Shee in Irish?

sídh, also spelled síthe, in Irish folklore, a hill or mound under which fairies live. The phrase aos sídhe or the plural sídhe on its own (sometimes anglicized as shee) can denote fairy folk collectively.


What do the Irish say before drinking?

“Cheers” in Irish is sláinte which is pronounced a bit like “slawn-che”. Sláinte means “health”, and if you're feeling brave, you can say sláinte is táinte (“slawn-che iss toin-che”), meaning “health and wealth”.

What is an Irish hello?

The most common way of saying hello in Irish is Dia dhuit, pronounced, jee-ah-gwitch. You might also hear it pronounced as jee-ah-gwit or. jee-ah ditch. If you are saying hello in Irish to more than one person then you would use, Dia Daoibh which is pronounced jee-uh dee-uv or jee-uh dee-iv.