Do you want to learn how to say please in Irish Gaelic?
The Irish language (Gaeilge, Gaelainn, Irish Gaelic, or simply Irish) is one of the world’s oldest. However, traveling throughout the country won’t be hindered by any language barrier, even if it is one of the two official languages in the Republic of Ireland with English.
Outside of the Gaeltacht, where Irish is spoken almost exclusively, English is the language of everyday life in Ireland. Irish-speaking areas are mainly on the Western seaboard.
Being able to speak Irish like a native is not strictly necessary because so few people are acquiring the language as their mother tongue today. Though learning a few simple phrases and greetings in Irish can be both entertaining and useful.
To avoid sounding too much like a tourist, you might wish to learn a bit of the beautiful Irish language. And to better understand and participate in Irish conversations, consider the following advice: learn a new Irish term or two each day.
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Learning Some Irish
Even while you might not be able to carry on a conversation in Irish, you shouldn’t feel too awful about it because virtually no one can do so. Having said that, spicing up your English with some Irish idioms and colloquialisms is something you should consider doing.
Learning pleasantries and basic courtesy, such as the word “please,” is a good place to start.
Saying Please in Irish
How do you say “please” in the language that you speak? Every person should make it a priority to develop positive traits such as being polite and using the word “please.” The following guide should give you a head start on learning some Irish by learning how to say “please” in Irish. Learn about how it is used, and pronounced and a few sample phrases.
Please in Irish: Ways On How To Say It
1.How To Say – Please In Irish Gaelic
● Please (singular) – le do thoil
If you want to make polite requests in Irish, this is the expression you’re looking for. This one is pronounced as /leh duh huh-el/
● Please (plural) – Hu le bhur dtoil
This is the plural form of Please in Irish and is used when you are speaking to more than one person. This is pronounced as /leh woor duh-el/.
2. When ordering at a restaurant.
Eating out in the areas where Irish is still spoken? You may often hear the following uses if the word please/le do thoil.
● The menu, please – An biachlár, le do thoil
● I would like more, please– Ba mhaith liom níos mó, le do thoil
● Two cups of tea, please – dhá chupán tae, le do thoil; dhá chupán tae, más é do thoil é
● A glass of white wine, please – Gloine d’fhíon geal, le do thoil
● A glass of red wine, please – Gloine d’fhíon dearg, le do thoil
● Two bourbons, please – dhá bhúrbón, le do thoil
● Two brown ales, please. – Dhá dheoch leann donn, le do thoil.
● Close the door, please – dún an doras, más é do thoil é; druid an doras, le do thoil
● The bill, please – An bille, le do thoil
3. When getting around
Here are a few uses of please/le do thoil that you may often hear when getting around the Emerald Isle.
● Single ticket, please – Ticéad singil, le do thoil
● Return ticket, please – Ticéad fillte, le do thoil
● Stop here, please – Stop anseo, le do thoil
● Turn left, please – Cas ar chlé, le do thoil
● Turn right, please – Cas ar dheis, le do thoil
● Go straight ahead, please – Téigh díreach ar aghaidh, le do thoil
4. When Buying things/shopping
Going out to a Sunday farmer’s market and want to try the new Irish words you learned? Here are a few uses of please/le do thoil that you may often hear:
● Can I get a receipt, please? – An féidir liom admháil a fháil le do thoil?
● How much is it, please? – cá mhéad atá air, le do thoil?; cé mhéad atá air, mura miste leat?
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