Culture & Etiquette

1. Is féidir linn

   iss FAY-dir lin

   We can / It is possible for us

2. Tá Gaeilge agam

   taw GWAYLEE-geh AG-um

   I speak Irish / I have Irish

3. Céad míle fáilte

   kayd MEE-leh FAL-cheh

   A hundred thousand welcomes (heartfelt welcome)

4. Tá mé ag foghlaim Gaeilge

   taw may egg FOW-lim GWAYLEE-geh

   I am learning Irish

5. Is breá liom ceol traidisiúnta

   iss braw lyum kyole truh-JEE-shoo-nta

   I love traditional music

6. An Ghaeltacht

   un GWALE-tokt

   The Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking region)

7. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit

   law EL-eh PAW-drig SUN-uh ditch

   Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you

8. Tá an craic go maith

   taw un KRAK guh mah

   The craic is good / Great fun / Great atmosphere

9. Sláinte mhaith

   SLAN-cheh WAH

   Cheers / Good health (a toast)

10. Tír na nÓg

    teer nuh NOHg

    Land of the Young (mythical Celtic paradise)

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