Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Irish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Irish words related to feelings and emotions. Knowing how to express your feelings in Irish is an essential part of mastering the language. Let's get started!
Greetings
Greetings are a great way to start a conversation in Irish. Here are some of the most common greetings you can use:
| Irish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Dia duit | /dʲiə d̪ˠuɪtʲ/ | Hello |
| Conas atá tú? | /konəs ət̪ˠaː t̪ˠuː/ | How are you? |
| Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú? | /cʲeːn̪ˠ xiː a vʲuəl t̪ˠuː/ | Where are you from? |
| Oíche mhaith | /iːxʲə wa/ | Good evening |
| Tráthnóna maith | /t̪ˠraːhn̪ˠoːn̪ˠə ma/ | Good afternoon |
| Maidin mhaith | /mɛdʲɪnʲ wa/ | Good morning |
| Oíche mhaith | /iːxʲə wa/ | Good night |
| Go raibh maith agat | /gə rəi wa maəgət̪/ | Thank you |
| Fáilte | /fɑːlʲtʲə/ | Welcome |
Feelings and Emotions
Now that we know how to greet someone in Irish, let's learn some words related to feelings and emotions. Here are some of the most common ones:
| Irish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Grá | /ɡraː/ | Love |
| Neart | /nʲɑɾt̪/ | Strength |
| Síocháin | /ʃiːəxaːnʲ/ | Peace |
| Brón | /bɾoːn/ | Sadness |
| Buíochas | /bʊiːxəs/ | Gratitude |
| Díograis | /dʲiːəɡɾəʃ/ | Pride |
| Tuirse | /t̪ˠuəɾʃə/ | Tiredness |
| Ealaín | /ɛlɑːnʲ/ | Joy |
| Fuath | /fua/ | Hatred |
| Gaol | /ɡeːl/ | Friendship |
Conclusion
We have now learned some of the most important Irish words related to feelings and emotions. Knowing how to express your feelings in Irish is an essential part of mastering the language.
Remember, practice makes perfect! To improve your Irish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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