For Business
Following is a list of useful phrases that can be used in correspondence and in conversation and you conducting business in Irish. If you require and other translations that are not listed here, please contact us on 091 568876 or [email protected].
General Phrases
Dia Duit
– Hello
Dia’s Muire duit
– Hello (reply to Dia duit)
Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú?
– How are you?
Tá mé go maith
– I’m fine
Go raibh míle maith agat
– Thank you very much
Slán go fóill
– Goodbye
Voicemail
Dia Duit, Seán anseo, níl mé ar fáil faoi láthair le do ghlaoch a thógáil. Fág teachtaireacht, go raibh maith agat.
– Hello, Séan here, I am not available at the moment to take your call. Please leave a message, thank you.
Doing Business 'trí Ghaeilge'
Ba mhaith liom tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi…
– I would like some more information about…
An féidir liom mo ghnó a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge?
– Can I do my business through Irish?
Cén praghas atá ar seo?
– What price will that be?
Cad iad na roghanna eile atá agaibh?
– What other options do you have?
Tá sé ina mhargadh!
– It’s a deal!
Céard é an bealach is fearr le tabhairt faoi?
– What’s the best way to go about it?
An féidir liom mo thicéad a cheannacht uait anseo?
– Can I buy my ticket here?
Ba mhaith liom coinne a dhéanamh do thráthnóna Dé Luain, an bhfuil tú saor ag an am sin?
– I would like to make an appointment for Monday afternoon, are you free then?
On the Phone
Dia duit, Máire anseo
– Hello, Mary here
Dia ‘s Muire duit
– Hello (reply to Dia duit)
Coinnigh an líne le do thoil
– Hold the line please
An féidir liom teachtaireacht a thógáil?
– Can I take a message?
Níl sí anseo faoi láthair
– She is not here at the moment
Go raibh maith agat
– Thank you
Slán
– Goodbye
Out of Office
Tá mé as an oifig
– I am out of the office
Beidh mé ar ais san oifig ar an…
– I will back in the Office on the…
Bain taitneamh as do chuid laethanta saoire
– Enjoy your holidays
Beidh mé i dteagmháil leat tar éis an dáta sin
– I will be in touch with you after this date
Greeting for Letters
A Chara
– (Dear) Sir/Madam
A Eagarthóir, a chara
– Dear Editor
A Dhuine Uasail
– Dear Sir
A Bhean Uasal
– Dear Madam
A Bhainisteoir, a chara
– Dear Manager
A Phádraig, a chara
– Dear Pádraig
A Mháire, a chara
– Dear Máire
A Aire, a chara
– Dear Minister
Is mise, le meas
– (I am) yours respectfully
Is mise, le hArdmheas
– (I am) with highest regard (Signing off with this greeting means you hold the person in question in high esteem)
Le gach dea-ghuí
– With every good wish
Le dea-mhéin
– With kind regards
Slán go fóill
– Bye for now
Ádh Mór
– Good Luck