Gaeilge do Thuismitheoirí

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.

For more assistance, please refer to this booklet.

  • 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.

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