Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions

Irish Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Irish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to explore the vocabulary related to feelings and emotions in Irish. As always, we will start with the basics and gradually move on to more complex concepts. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe your emotions and express yourself in Irish. 😊

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Express Surprise & Nature and Environment.

Basic Emotions

Let's start with the basic emotions that everyone experiences. These are emotions that we often feel on a daily basis, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear. The following table shows the Irish words for these emotions:

Irish	Pronunciation	English
sonas	SUN-as	happiness
brón	brohn	sadness
fearg	farg	anger
eagla	AY-glah	fear

Using these words, let's create a dialogue:

• Person 1: Tá mé an-bhrónach. (I am very sad.)
• Person 2: Cén fáth? (Why?)
• Person 1: Cailltear mo mhac léinn. (I failed my exam.)

Complex Emotions

Now, let's move on to more complex emotions. These are emotions that might not be as commonly experienced, but are still important to know. The following table shows some of these emotions:

Irish	Pronunciation	English
taibhseach	TAVE-shock	spooky
uaisle	OO-ish-la	pride
sárúil	SAW-roo-il	frustrating
náire	NA-ir-eh	shame

Using these words, let's create another dialogue:

• Person 1: Tá mé thar a bheith taibhseach. (I am extremely spooky.)
• Person 2: Cén fáth? (Why?)
• Person 1: Chonaic mé púca. (I saw a ghost.)

Expressing Intensity

Sometimes, we want to express the intensity of our emotions. For example, we might be extremely happy or just a little sad. In Irish, we can do this by adding adjectives that describe the intensity. Here are some examples:

Irish	Pronunciation	English
an-bhrónach	on-VROH-nuhkh	very sad
feargach	FAR-guhkh	angry
buaileadh leis an bhfuil	BWEEL-uh lesh un will	ecstatic
uaigneach	EE-uhg-nuhkh	lonely

Using these words, let's create one more dialogue:

• Person 1: Tá mé buaileadh leis an bhfuil. (I am ecstatic.)
• Person 2: Cén fáth? (Why?)
• Person 1: Rinne mé éacht ar an scrúdú. (I did great on the exam.)

Cultural Tidbits

- In Irish culture, there is a rich tradition of storytelling, poetry and music that often express complex emotions. - The Claddagh ring, a traditional Irish ring representing love, loyalty, and friendship, is often given as a symbol of deep emotions or commitment. - Irish stepdance, a form of traditional Irish dance characterized by its rapid footwork and upright body position, is often used as an expression of joy and celebration.

To improve your Irish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Irish Moods And Emotions Vocab: 500+ Useful Words - Ling App
• Emotions in Irish Word Cards (Teacher-Made) - Twinkl
• 28 Weird and Wonderful Irish Words | Mental Floss

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