Ways To Say I Miss You In Irish

Do you want to learn how to say I miss you in Irish Gaelic? 

A member of the Insular Celtic branch of the Celtic language family, Irish is also known as Gaelic. It was the primary language of the people of Ireland until the late 18th century when it was replaced by English.

Today, however, many parts of the counties of Cork, Donegal, Galway, and Kerry as well as lesser portions of the counties of Mayo, Meath, and Waterford retain Irish as their native language. Larger numbers of people who speak it as a second language do so in urban areas, where the bulk of the population is multilingual.

It is not necessary to speak Irish to interact with the locals in Ireland, but it is intriguing to learn the language anyway. Even now, the Irish language is a significant part of Irish identity. People from all over the world are keen to learn even a few Irish phrases, especially ones that express their emotions.

Some Irish words and colloquialisms will certainly enhance your language skills, even if you can’t actually converse in Irish. Do you have Irish friends or a prospective Irish love interest? Learning how to say something like “I miss you” to someone via the phone, email, or messenger will always make them feel cherished.

When it comes to anything romantic, Ireland simply doesn’t come to mind as often as other European countries do. Despite Ireland’s long literary tradition, romanticism is not a common theme in Irish poetry or prose.

However, this does not rule out the possibility of expressing your longing for the special people in your life in Irish. The way the Irish communicate their feelings of love, adoration, and longing is distinctive. From W.B. Yeats’ poetry to Oscar Wilde’s creative prose, no one does emotive expression quite as the Irish do.

Irish has a distinct character, and even if you don’t comprehend it at first, the words seem magical. It’s no surprise that an expression of longing like “I miss you” is guaranteed to make that special someone feel even more special.

Ways To Say I Miss You In Irish

Here are the ways to say “I miss you” in Irish, along with when and how to use them.

1. I miss you – Crónaím thú

The standard and the most popular way to say “I miss you” in Irish is Crónaím thú. This phrase translates to “I miss you” and you can say this to family, friends and significant others. The following are regional variations of Crónaím thú which has the same meaning:

● Airím uaim thú
● airím uaim thú
● Is fada liom uaim tú

2. I miss you too – Chailleann mé tú ró

If someone tells you that they miss you in Irish and want to say that you feel the same, you say Chailleann mé tú ró which means “I miss you, too”

3. I will miss you – Aireoidh mé uaim thú

Picture this: you are saying goodbye to someone. You may be the one sending them off at the airport or train station, or you are the one who is about to leave. You know you will miss seeing the other person every day or spending time with them. You will miss them, and in Irish, you say “I will miss you” as Aireoidh mé uaim thú.

4. I miss you more – Chailleann me tu an meid sin

This is a cute variation of “I miss you, too” where you are telling the other person just how much you long for them.

5. I miss you my love – Is fada liom uaim tú mo ghrá

This is a sweet phrase to tell your signifi other that you miss them. Is fada liom uaim tú is another variation of “I miss you” and mo ghrá means “my love”

6. I miss you, my playmate – Cronaím uaim thú, a chara

Missing a dear friend and want to tell them that you do, in Irish? Say Cronaím uaim thú, a chara, which means “I miss you, my friend”.

Want to learn more Irish phrases? Check out our language guides below:

• 10 Ways To Say I Love You In Irish
• “How Are You”; In Irish Gaelic
• Please in Irish: Ways On How To Say It