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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to express surprise in Irish. We will look at some useful words and phrases that you can use to express surprise in different situations. __TOC__


== Words ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Irish. Surprise is an emotion that we feel when something unexpected happens or when we experience something that we did not expect. In this lesson, we will go over some essential Irish vocabulary related to surprise that will help you convey your feelings to others. Using cultural information and interesting facts, we will explain Irish idioms and expressions related to surprise.
 
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<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Hobbies|Hobbies]] & [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Time|Time]].</span>
== Irish Vocabulary ==
 
Surprise, in Irish, translates to "iontas". To express surprise in Irish, you can use the following vocabulary:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Iontas || [ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ] || Surprise
|-
| a bhuíochas le Dia || ah vwee-uh-khuhs leh dee-uh || thank God
|-
| an diabhal || un jee-uh-vuhl || devil
|-
| an chuid is mó || un khoo-id iss moh || the most
|-
| an fhírinne || un ir-in-eh || the truth
|-
| an mhaith || un wah || good
|-
| anois || uh-nish || now
|-
| arís || uh-rish || again
|-
| ar ndóigh || er doy || of course
|-
| asal || uh-sul || donkey
|-
| beagán || beg-awn || a little
|-
| buíochas || bwee-uh-khuhs || thanks
|-
| cá bhfuil || kaw will || where is
|-
| céard || kayrd || what
|-
| cén || kane || what
|-
| cén fáth || kane faw || why
|-
| cén t-am || kane tawm || when
|-
| cibé || kee-bay || who
|-
| cinnte || kin-teh || sure
|-
| cúpla || koop-luh || a few
|-
| deacair || jak-er || difficult
|-
|-
| deas || jass || nice
| Díomá || [ˈdʲiːəˌmɑː] || Disappointment/Surprise
|-
|-
| díreach || dee-rak || directly
| Sásta || [ˈsˠɑːs̪ˠt̪ˠə] || Happy/Surprised
|-
|-
| dócha || doh-khuh || probably
| Ar bís || [əɾ′b′iːʃ] || Amazed
|-
| éasca || ay-skuh || easy
|-
| fada || faw-duh || long
|-
| faoi || fee || under
|-
| faoi deara || fee jear-uh || aware
|-
| faoin || fween || in the
|-
| fíor || feer || real
|-
| go || guh || to
|-
| go deo || guh jeh-oh || forever
|-
| go hiontach || guh heen-takh || wonderfully
|-
| go maith || guh mah || well
|-
| go minic || guh min-ik || often
|-
| go tapa || guh taw-puh || suddenly
|-
| go tobann || guh toh-bun || suddenly
|-
| go tráth || guh traw || immediately
|-
| go háirithe || guh hah-ir-heh || especially
|-
| go hiondúil || guh heen-dool || unexpectedly
|-
| go hiomlán || guh heem-lahn || completely
|-
| go huathoibríoch || guh ho-ee-uh-bree-okh || unexpectedly
|-
| go luath || guh loo-uh || quickly
|-
| go mall || guh mawl || slowly
|-
| go mór || guh mohr || greatly
|-
| go mór mhór || guh mohr vohr || greatly
|-
| go rialta || guh ree-alt-uh || regularly
|-
| go soiléir || guh shul-air || clearly
|-
| go suntasach || guh soon-tuh-sukh || surprisingly
|-
| go tapa || guh taw-puh || suddenly
|-
| go tobann || guh toh-bun || suddenly
|-
| go tráth || guh traw || immediately
|-
| go háirithe || guh hah-ir-heh || especially
|-
| go hiondúil || guh heen-dool || unexpectedly
|-
| go hiomlán || guh heem-lahn || completely
|-
| go huathoibríoch || guh ho-ee-uh-bree-okh || unexpectedly
|-
| go luath || guh loo-uh || quickly
|-
| go mall || guh mawl || slowly
|-
| go mór || guh mohr || greatly
|-
| go mór mhór || guh mohr vohr || greatly
|-
| go rialta || guh ree-alt-uh || regularly
|-
| go soiléir || guh shul-air || clearly
|-
| go suntasach || guh soon-tuh-sukh || surprisingly
|}
|}


== Quiz ==
Some adjectives that can describe surprise in Irish include "iontach" meaning great, wonderful or marvelous, "uafásach" meaning awful or terrible, or "míchothrom" meaning unfair or unjust.
1. How do you say "A little" in Irish?  
 
A) A bhuíochas le Dia
Some common Irish expressions related to surprise include:
B) Beagán
 
C) An diabhal
* "An bhfuil tú ag magadh liom?" (Are you joking with me?)
D) An chuid is mó
* "Dia dhuit!" (God be with you!)
* "Nach iontach é sin?" (Isn’t that wonderful?)
* "Márta 17 a lár an tSamhraidh!" (St. Patrick's Day in mid-summer!)
 
Here's a dialogue that illustrates some of these expressions in context:


2. How do you say "Good" in Irish?  
* Person 1: Dia dhuit! An bhfuil tú ag magadh liom? (God be with you! Are you joking with me?)
A) An mhaith
* Person 2: Níl. Táim ag rá go bhfuil teachtaireacht glan agam (No. I'm saying that I have a clean message.)
B) An diabhal
* Person 1: Nach iontach é sin? Márta 17 a lár an tSamhraidh! (Isn't that wonderful? St. Patrick's Day in mid-summer!)
C) An chuid is mó
* Person 2: Go fóill, níl mé cinnte díot! (For now, I'm not sure about that!)
D) A bhuíochas le Dia


3. How do you say "Where is" in Irish?
== Cultural Information ==
A) Cén
B) Cá bhfuil
C) Cén fáth
D) Cén t-am


4. How do you say "Who" in Irish?
In Ireland, surprise is often expressed through idiomatic terms and phrases. Some of these idioms include:
A) Cén
B) Cá bhfuil
C) Cibé
D) Cén fáth


5. How do you say "Sure" in Irish?
* "Bhí sé ina stuif!" (He was in pieces!) - Used to describe someone who is completely flummoxed or surprised.
A) Cinnte
* "Tháinig sé ar Sheosamh ar a dtóin!" (He arrived at Joseph's feet!) - This expression is used to describe someone arriving at a point of complete surprise or shock.
B) Cén
* "Lámh ar an gcúirt!" (Hand on the court!) - Used when something is totally unexpected or when a statement is so shocking it should be sworn to in court.
C) Cá bhfuil
D) Cén fáth


It is also worth mentioning that Ireland is famous for its St. Patrick's Day celebrations which are held every year on March 17th. Celebrations in honor of the patron saint of Ireland are held throughout the country and around the world with parades, parties, and lots of green decorations.
== Interesting Facts ==
Did you know that the Irish are renowned for their hospitality? If you're ever invited to an Irish home, it's common to bring a small gift such as chocolates, flowers, or wine. The Irish also value a good sense of humor, so don't be afraid to crack a joke or two while you're there.
Another fun fact is that the Irish have a love for the Irish language, or "Gaeilge." Irish is not only spoken in Ireland, but also in countries like Canada, the United States, and Australia. Due to its popularity, there are many resources available to people who want to learn the language, including online courses, textbooks, and Irish-speaking communities.
== Conclusion ==
In conclusion, surprise is an emotion that can be expressed in many ways. In Irish, there are many idioms and expressions that can help you convey your feelings to others. To improve your [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=60 find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish/question questions]! You can also improve your [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish/vocabulary Vocabulary] by using the resources available online.
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==Sources==
* [https://www.tandem.net/blog/irish-slang-words-phrases Irish Slang Words and Phrases: A Local's Guide 2020]
* [https://www.irishpost.com/entertainment/your-guide-to-the-best-irish-slang-words-and-expressions-61625 Your guide to the best Irish slang words and expressions | The Irish ...]
* [https://www.bandbireland.com/blog/b-b-ireland/september-2020/common-irish-sayings-and-their-meanings Irish sayings and their meanings | Funny Irish sayings]
<span link>With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Games-and-Toys|Games and Toys]] & [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]].</span>
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==Videos==
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* [[Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
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Irish Vocabulary - Express Surprise

Hi Irish learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Irish. Surprise is an emotion that we feel when something unexpected happens or when we experience something that we did not expect. In this lesson, we will go over some essential Irish vocabulary related to surprise that will help you convey your feelings to others. Using cultural information and interesting facts, we will explain Irish idioms and expressions related to surprise.


Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Hobbies & Time.

Irish Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Surprise, in Irish, translates to "iontas". To express surprise in Irish, you can use the following vocabulary:

Irish Pronunciation English
Iontas [ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ] Surprise
Díomá [ˈdʲiːəˌmɑː] Disappointment/Surprise
Sásta [ˈsˠɑːs̪ˠt̪ˠə] Happy/Surprised
Ar bís [əɾ′b′iːʃ] Amazed

Some adjectives that can describe surprise in Irish include "iontach" meaning great, wonderful or marvelous, "uafásach" meaning awful or terrible, or "míchothrom" meaning unfair or unjust.

Some common Irish expressions related to surprise include:

  • "An bhfuil tú ag magadh liom?" (Are you joking with me?)
  • "Dia dhuit!" (God be with you!)
  • "Nach iontach é sin?" (Isn’t that wonderful?)
  • "Márta 17 a lár an tSamhraidh!" (St. Patrick's Day in mid-summer!)

Here's a dialogue that illustrates some of these expressions in context:

  • Person 1: Dia dhuit! An bhfuil tú ag magadh liom? (God be with you! Are you joking with me?)
  • Person 2: Níl. Táim ag rá go bhfuil teachtaireacht glan agam (No. I'm saying that I have a clean message.)
  • Person 1: Nach iontach é sin? Márta 17 a lár an tSamhraidh! (Isn't that wonderful? St. Patrick's Day in mid-summer!)
  • Person 2: Go fóill, níl mé cinnte díot! (For now, I'm not sure about that!)

Cultural Information[edit | edit source]

In Ireland, surprise is often expressed through idiomatic terms and phrases. Some of these idioms include:

  • "Bhí sé ina stuif!" (He was in pieces!) - Used to describe someone who is completely flummoxed or surprised.
  • "Tháinig sé ar Sheosamh ar a dtóin!" (He arrived at Joseph's feet!) - This expression is used to describe someone arriving at a point of complete surprise or shock.
  • "Lámh ar an gcúirt!" (Hand on the court!) - Used when something is totally unexpected or when a statement is so shocking it should be sworn to in court.

It is also worth mentioning that Ireland is famous for its St. Patrick's Day celebrations which are held every year on March 17th. Celebrations in honor of the patron saint of Ireland are held throughout the country and around the world with parades, parties, and lots of green decorations.

Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

Did you know that the Irish are renowned for their hospitality? If you're ever invited to an Irish home, it's common to bring a small gift such as chocolates, flowers, or wine. The Irish also value a good sense of humor, so don't be afraid to crack a joke or two while you're there.

Another fun fact is that the Irish have a love for the Irish language, or "Gaeilge." Irish is not only spoken in Ireland, but also in countries like Canada, the United States, and Australia. Due to its popularity, there are many resources available to people who want to learn the language, including online courses, textbooks, and Irish-speaking communities.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In conclusion, surprise is an emotion that can be expressed in many ways. In Irish, there are many idioms and expressions that can help you convey your feelings to others. To improve your Irish find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also improve your Irish Vocabulary by using the resources available online.

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Games and Toys & Colors.

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn IRISH slang, vocabulary, and expressions - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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