Feelings

1. Tá áthas orm

   I'm glad

   Usage

   Keep the fadas on the á. Literally "joy is on me" — Irish puts feelings "on" you with "orm"

2. Tá mé sásta

   I'm happy / content

   Usage

   Keep the fadas (á, é). Covers both contentment and agreement — it also works as "that's fine by me"

3. Tá bród orm

   I'm proud

   Usage

   Keep both fadas (á, ó). "To be proud of" is "Tá bród orm as..."

4. Tá faoiseamh orm

   I'm relieved

   Usage

   Keep the fada on the á. "Faoiseamh" is relief — for the moment a worry lifts

5. Is maith liom é

   I like it

   Usage

   Keep the fada on the é. Literally "it is good with me" — Irish has no verb "to like", so it uses this frame

6. Tá grá agam duit

   I love you

   Usage

   Keep both fadas on the á. Literally "I have love for you" — for partners and family alike

7. Tá cumha orm i do dhiaidh

   I miss you

   Usage

   Keep the fada on the á. "Cumha" is a wistful longing; "Airím uaim thú" says the same thing

8. Tá brón orm

   I'm sad / I'm sorry

   Usage

   Keep both fadas (á, ó). It serves as both "I'm sad" and "I'm sorry" — the apology reading is the commoner one, so let your face carry the rest

9. Is mór an trua é

   That's a great pity

   Usage

   Keep both fadas (ó, é). The standard line for a plan falling through. Safe with anyone

10. Tá díomá orm

    I'm disappointed

    Usage

    Keep all the fadas (Tá, díomá). Said to staff it reads as a strong complaint

11. Tá uaigneas orm

    I'm lonely

    Usage

    Keep the fada on the á. "Uaigneas" covers both personal loneliness and the desolation of an empty place

12. Tá fearg orm

    I'm angry

    Usage

    Keep the fada on the á. States the fact without raising your voice

13. Tá eagla orm

    I'm afraid

    Usage

    Keep the fada on the á. In real danger, lead with "Cabhair!" (help)

14. Tá ionadh orm

    I'm surprised

    Usage

    Keep the fada on the á. Works for pleasant and unpleasant surprises alike

15. Tá imní orm

    I'm worried

    Usage

    Keep both fadas (á, í). To reassure someone, say "Ná bí buartha" (don't worry)

16. Tá strus orm

    I'm stressed

    Usage

    Keep the fada on the á. Useful at a massage to explain what you need

17. Tá náire orm

    I'm embarrassed

    Usage

    Keep both fadas on the á. Covers both shyness and the shame of having slipped up

18. Tá leadrán orm

    I'm bored

    Usage

    Keep both fadas on the á. "Leadrán" is tedium. Fine about yourself, rude if said about someone's tour

19. Tá tuirse orm

    I'm tired

    Usage

    Keep the fada on the á. After a long day on your feet

20. Tá codladh orm

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Keep the fada on the á. Literally "sleep is on me"

21. Tá mé go maith

    I'm well

    Usage

    Keep both fadas (á, é). The standard reply to "Conas atá tú?"

22. Níl mé go maith

    I'm not well

    Usage

    Keep both fadas (í, é). "Níl" is the negative of "Tá". Use the body cards to show where

23. Tá mé ar mo shuaimhneas

    I'm at ease

    Usage

    Keep both fadas (á, é). Literally "I am on my ease"; the possessive "mo" lenites the s to "sh"

24. Tá mé buíoch

    I'm grateful

    Usage

    Keep the fadas (á, é, í). Where "go raibh maith agat" thanks someone, this states that you feel grateful

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