In this lesson, we will introduce you to some common Irish idioms and expressions that will help you to sound more like a native speaker.
- Tá sé ar intinn agam – I intend to – pronounced “taw shay er in-chin ah-gum” This is a useful expression to use when you want to express your intentions.
- Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin – There’s no place like home – pronounced “neel ain tin-chawn mar duh tin-chawn fayn” This idiom emphasizes the importance of home and its comfort.
- Tá an saol iontach – Life is wonderful – pronounced “taw un seel in-tukh” This expression is used to express happiness and contentment with life.
- Is breá liom é – I love it – pronounced “iss brah lum ay” This is a common expression to use when you really enjoy something.
- Tá an t-ádh linn – We are lucky – pronounced “taw un taw lin” This expression is used to express good fortune or luck.
- Tá sé sa bhagairt – It’s in danger – pronounced “taw shay sah vog-urt” This expression is used to indicate that something is in danger or at risk.
- Is minic a bhris béal duine a shrón – People often talk too much – pronounced “iss min-ick ah vris bayl din-eh a hrawn” This idiom emphasizes the importance of listening more and talking less.
- Tá sé deacair – It’s difficult – pronounced “taw shay jock-ur” This is a useful expression to use when you want to express that something is difficult.
- Níl aon leigheas ar an ngrá ach pósadh – There is no cure for love but marriage – pronounced “neel ain lay-iss er un graw ahk poh-sah” This expression emphasizes the importance of commitment and loyalty in a relationship.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we introduced you to some common Irish idioms and expressions. By using these phrases, you can sound more like a native speaker and better understand Irish culture. Keep practicing and exploring the language to deepen your understanding of this fascinating language.