--- title: Irish throughout the day description: Irish words and phrases for every part of the day, from sunrise to bedtime 😴 canonical_url: md_url: author: [@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1 last_updated: 2026-08-07T19:33:16Z --- Irish has many beautiful words and a different way of thinking than English speakers are used to, like describing feelings as being "...is on me" instead of "I am...". Here are some words and phrases to get you started using Irish throughout the day. ## Maidin mhaith The world's slowly waking and it still holds some magic before the hustle of the day. Take the quiet moment: make your coffee or tea, and practice a little Irish to welcome the day. ### [Conas atá tú?]() #### Conas atá tú? 1. how are you?: How are you? (Munster). In Connacht: Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú? In Ulster: Cad é mar atá tú? - *Conas atá tú inniu?* (How are you today?) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [maidin]() #### maidin (noun) *feminine* 1. morning: Morning. Maidin mhaith means 'good morning'. - *Maidin mhaith!* (Good morning!) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [rith]() #### rith¹ (noun) *masculine · declension: 3 · genitive singular: reatha · plural: rití* 1. a run: an act of running - *rith focail* (slip of the tongue) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) - *uisce reatha* (running water) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) - *na rití go léir* (all the runs) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) #### rith² (verb) *conjugation: first · verbal noun: rith · verbal adjective: rite* 1. to run: to move quickly on foot - *Ní ritheann Grug 🧌* (Grug doesn't run) ([@grug]() [NPC] · LVL 3) - *rithfidh mé amarach 🏃🏻‍♂️* (I will run tomorrow) ([@myk]() · LVL 8) - *Rith sé go tapa.* (He ran fast) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) - *Is breá liom rith.* (I love to run) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [ól]() #### ól (verb) *conjugation: first · verbal noun: ól* 1. to drink - *Ólaim tae gach maidin.* (I drink tea every morning.) ([@myk]() · LVL 8) ### [caife]() #### caife (noun) *masculine* 1. coffee: Coffee. - *Ar mhaith leat caife?* (Would you like a coffee?) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [tae]() #### tae (noun) *masculine* 1. tea: Tea. The staple morning drink. - *Cupán tae, le do thoil.* (A cup of tea, please.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [grian]() #### grian (noun) *feminine* 1. sun: The sun. - *Tá an ghrian ag taitneamh.* (The sun is shining.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [bainne]() milk ### [Téim ag obair]() #### Téim ag obair 1. I go to work: Everyday phrase: 'I go to work'. Téim = I go; ag obair = to work / working. - *Téim ag obair gach maidin.* (I go to work every morning.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [obair]() #### obair (noun) *feminine* 1. work; labour: Work or labour (noun). - *Tá obair le déanamh agam.* (I have work to do.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) #### obair (verb) 1. to work: To work (verbal noun usage): ag obair = working. - *Táim ag obair anois.* (I am working now.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ## Dia dhuit The sun's high in the sky and the day's in full swing. Take a few minutes over lunch for a session or two in the arcade, just to keep a bit of Irish in the day. ### [Dia duit]() #### Dia duit (interjection) 1. hello (a standard greeting): the everyday greeting; the reply is "Dia is Muire duit" - *Dia duit, a chara* (Hello, my friend) ([@myk]() · LVL 8) - *Dia duit, a Sheáin!* (Hello, Seán!) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [Dia is Muire duit]() #### Dia is Muire duit 1. hello (in reply): The reply to Dia duit. Literally 'God and Mary to you'. - *Dia duit. Dia is Muire duit.* (Hello. Hello (in reply).) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [lón]() #### lón (noun) *masculine* 1. lunch: Lunch, the midday meal. - *Tá lón agam ar a haon a chlog.* (I have lunch at one o'clock.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [bia]() food ### [Tá ocras orm]() #### Tá ocras orm 1. I'm hungry: I'm hungry. Irish puts feelings 'on' you: literally 'hunger is on me'. - *Tá ocras orm. Ba mhaith liom bia.* (I'm hungry. I would like food.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [Le do thoil]() Please ### [Go raibh maith agat]() #### Go raibh maith agat 1. thank you (to one person): The standard thanks. Literally an optative, 'may there be good at you'. To more than one person: Go raibh maith agaibh. - *Go raibh maith agat as do chabhair* (Thank you for your help) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [arán]() bread ### [siopa]() #### siopa (noun) *masculine* 1. shop; store: A shop or store. - *Tá mé ag dul go dtí an siopa.* (I am going to the shop.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [Tá mé ag dul abhaile]() #### Tá mé ag dul abhaile 1. I am going home: 'I am going home.' Tá mé = I am; ag dul = going; abhaile = home(ward). - *Tá mé ag dul abhaile anois.* (I am going home now.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [baile]() #### baile (noun) *masculine* 1. home; town: Home, or a town/townland. Note abhaile = 'homeward' and sa bhaile = 'at home'. - *Tá mé sa bhaile.* (I am at home.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ## Tráthnóna maith Wind down with Irish. Try naming things around the house or whatever's for dinner. Maybe even put on some TG4. ### [tráthnóna]() #### tráthnóna (noun) *masculine* 1. afternoon; evening: Afternoon, or early evening. Tráthnóna maith means 'good afternoon'. - *Tráthnóna maith duit!* (Good afternoon to you!) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [ceol]() music ### [Sult]() Joy ### [Tine]() Fire ### [dinnéar]() #### dinnéar (noun) *masculine* 1. dinner: Dinner, the evening meal. - *Cad atá againn don dinnéar?* (What do we have for dinner?) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [teach]() #### teach (noun) *masculine* 1. house; home: A house or home. - *Tá mé sa bhaile.* (I am at home.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [scíth]() #### scíth (noun) *feminine* 1. rest: Rest or relaxation. Scíth a ligean means 'to rest' (literally 'to let rest'). - *Tá mé ag ligean scíthe.* (I am resting.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [leabhar]() #### leabhar (noun) *masculine* 1. book: A book. - *Léann mé leabhar gach oíche.* (I read a book every night.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ## Oíche mhaith The day's nearly over and the night stirs as meán oíche (midnight) approaches, the hour of magic and mystery. They say you dream about whatever's on your mind as you fall asleep, so learn a few words, or put on a podcast like An Saol ó Dheas, and drift off. ### [Tá tuirse orm]() #### Tá tuirse orm 1. I'm tired: I'm tired. The same 'on me' pattern as Tá ocras orm. - *Tá tuirse orm anocht.* (I'm tired tonight.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [oíche]() #### oíche (noun) *feminine* 1. night: Night. Oíche mhaith means 'good night'. - *Oíche mhaith agat!* (Good night to you!) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [codail]() #### codail (verb) *conjugation: second · verbal noun: codladh* 1. to sleep - *Codlaím go sámh gach oíche.* (I sleep peacefully every night.) ([@myk]() · LVL 8) ### [gealach]() moon ### [suaimhneas]() #### suaimhneas (noun) *masculine* 1. peace; calm: Peace, calm, or tranquility. - *Guím suaimhneas ort.* (I wish you peace.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [aisling]() dream / vision ### [meán oíche]() midnight ### [réalta]() #### réalta (noun) *feminine* 1. star: A star in the sky. - *Tá na réaltaí álainn anocht.* (The stars are beautiful tonight.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [brionglóid]() #### brionglóid (noun) *feminine* 1. dream: A dream (while sleeping). - *Bhí brionglóid álainn agam.* (I had a beautiful dream.) ([@tadhg]() [NPC] · LVL 1) ### [draíocht]() #### draíocht (noun) *feminine* 1. magic / enchantment: Magic, enchantment, or sorcery. Collections on Love.irish are curated lists of Irish words, phrases, and resources. 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