Hotel

1. Tá seomra curtha in áirithe agam anocht.

   Taw SHOM-ra KUR-ha in AW-ri-heh A-gum a-NOKHT.

   I have a room reserved for tonight.

   Usage

   Standard check-in phrase for hotel reception

   Grammar Note

   Irish has no direct verb "to have" — possession is expressed as "tá X agam" (there is X at me/I have X)

2. An féidir leat an eochair a thabhairt dom?

   On fay-dir lat on oh-khir a how-irt dum?

   Could you give me the key?

   Usage

   Politely asking for the room key at reception

   Grammar Note

   "thabhairt" is the lenited form of "tabhairt" (giving) — the particle "a" before verbal nouns triggers lenition

3. Cén uair a bhíonn bricfeasta ar fáil?

   Kayn oo-ir a veen brik-fast-a or fawl?

   What time is breakfast available?

   Usage

   Asking about breakfast times at a hotel or B&B (bed and breakfast)

   Grammar Note

   "bhíonn" is the habitual present of "bí" (to be) — Irish distinguishes between current and habitual states

4. Tá gleo iomarcach sa seomra in aice liom.

   Taw glee-oh im-ar-kakh san shom-ra in ak-eh lum.

   There is too much noise in the room next to mine.

   Usage

   Reporting a noise complaint to hotel staff

   Grammar Note

   "in aice le" (next to/beside) is a common Irish locative idiom used in many everyday contexts

5. Cén t-am a chaithfidh mé an seomra a fhágáil?

   Kayn tam a kha-hig may on shom-ra a aw-gawl?

   What time do I have to vacate the room?

   Usage

   Asking when you need to check out of the hotel

   Grammar Note

   "caithfidh" (must) is the most common Irish word for obligation — like "must" in English

6. An bhfuil WiFi sa seomra?

   On will wee-fee sa shom-ra?

   Is there WiFi in the room?

   Usage

   Asking about WiFi availability in the hotel room

   Grammar Note

   "sa" is a contraction of "i" (in) + "an" (the). The masculine "seomra" does not lenite after "sa"

7. An féidir liom seomra eile a fháil?

   On fay-dir lum shom-ra el-eh a awl?

   Can I have a different room?

   Usage

   Requesting a room change when there is a problem

   Grammar Note

   "eile" (other/different) comes after the noun. Adjectives follow nouns in Irish

8. An bhfuil folcadán sa seomra nó cith amháin?

   On wil fol-ka-dawn sa shom-ra noh kih a-wawn?

   Is there a bathtub in the room or just a shower?

   Usage

   Asking about bathroom facilities in the hotel room

   Grammar Note

   "folcadán" (bathtub) derives from "folc" (wash). "cith" (shower) originally meant "sudden shower of rain"

9. An féidir liom an mála seo a stóráil go dtí am seiceála amach?

   On fay-dir lum on maw-la shoh a stor-awl goh dee am shek-aw-la a-makh?

   Can I store this bag until check-out time?

   Usage

   Asking the hotel to store luggage after checking out

   Grammar Note

   Check-out is "seiceáil amach" (genitive "seiceála amach"); "seachadadh" means delivery or handover, not checking out. "stóráil" is a verb built on the English "store", and "go dtí" works for both time and place

10. Cén áit a bhfuil carrchlós an óstáin?

    Kayn awch a will kar-hlos on oh-stawns?

    Where is the hotel car park?

    Usage

    Asking for the hotel car park location when arriving by car

    Grammar Note

    "óstán" (hotel) → genitive "óstáin". In Irish, modifying nouns take the genitive form

11. tuáille

    TOO-aw-leh

    Towel

    Usage

    Point at it to ask reception for an extra one

    Grammar Note

    "Tuáille" is masculine; the plural is "tuáillí"

12. piliúr

    PIL-oor

    Pillow

    Usage

    Point at it to ask for an extra or a replacement pillow

    Grammar Note

    "Piliúr" is masculine; the traditional word "ceannadhairt" means the same

13. blaincéad

    BLAN-kayd

    Blanket

    Usage

    Point at it to ask for an extra blanket when the room is cold

    Grammar Note

    "Blaincéad" is masculine; "pluid" is equally common, especially in Ulster and Connacht

14. gallúnach

    gal-OO-nakh

    Soap

    Usage

    Point at it to ask for a refill

    Grammar Note

    "Gallúnach" is feminine; in Ulster "sópa" is the usual word

15. seampú

    SHAM-poo

    Shampoo

    Usage

    Point at it to ask whether it is provided or to request more

    Grammar Note

    "Seampú" is a masculine loanword

16. scuab fiacla

    skoo-ub FEE-a-kla

    Toothbrush

    Usage

    Point at it at reception; toothpaste is "taos fiacla"

    Grammar Note

    "Scuab" (fem., brush) + genitive plural "fiacla" (of teeth)

17. páipéar leithris

    PAW-payr LEH-rish

    Toilet paper

    Usage

    Point at it to ask for a refill

    Grammar Note

    "Páipéar" (masc.) + genitive "leithris" (of the toilet)

18. triomadóir gruaige

    TRIM-a-dohr GROO-i-geh

    Hair dryer

    Usage

    Point at it to ask whether the room has one or whether you can borrow one

    Grammar Note

    "Triomadóir" (masc., dryer) + genitive "gruaige" (of hair)

19. crochadán éadaí

    KRUKH-a-dawn AY-dee

    Clothes hanger

    Usage

    Point at it to ask for extra hangers

    Grammar Note

    "Crochadán" (masc., hanger) + genitive plural "éadaí" (of clothes)

20. Glan an seomra, le do thoil

    glon un SHOHM-ra, leh duh hull

    Please clean the room

    Usage

    Show it to request housekeeping; "do not clean" is "Ná glan an seomra"

    Grammar Note

    "Glan" is the imperative "clean"; "le do thoil" (please) softens it

21. seomra ciúin

    SHOHM-ra KYOO-in

    A quiet room

    Usage

    Point at it at check-in or when asking to move rooms

    Grammar Note

    Irish adjectives follow the noun: "seomra" (room) + "ciúin" (quiet)

22. torannach

    TUR-a-nakh

    Noisy

    Usage

    Point at it to say the room is noisy

    Grammar Note

    Adjective from "torann" (noise); the noise itself is "torann" or "gleo"

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