Which Irish terms are usually used instead of English words ?

Question

I know some such as gardai (not sure whether it means police or policemen, though) or taoiseach for prime minister. But I would like to know the ones you really need to know to speak with Irish people.

Answer 1

do you mean to speak to the people that speak the Irish language ,other than that there are no other word's you need, the rest of the country speak the english language

Answer 2

hi i'm irish and there aren't really any to be honest

Answer 3

Just call the police the guards. There are no real words you need to know.

Answer 4

Hmmm, I think you will find that most Irish persons speak English.

Answer 5

Here are a few Irish words which are used on a daily basis in Ireland, but I suggest that you might have as much trouble with the English which is spoken in Ireland as well, so the two sites below will help you with that.  Some words we use unconsciously not realising that they are in the Irish language, but don't be afraid to ask for an explanation, or to use your own words for them, we are fairly cosmopolitan and know what you mean.

Garda (singular) (gar-da) Policeman/woman

Gardai (plural) (gar-dee) Police

Sláinte (slawn-che) Cheers.

Gaeltacht (gale-tockt) Irish speaking area

Poitín (putch-een) Ilegal home brew

A pair of  brógs: A pair of shoes

Craic: A good time

Amadán: (om-i-dawn) Fool

Slíbhín: (sleeveen) Sly person

Taoiseach (tee-shok) Prime minister

Tánaiste (taw-nish-ta) Deputy prime minister

The Dáil: The government House

T.D (Teachta Dála): A Government Deputy

On toilets (bathrooms):Fir (feer) Men, Mná (m'naw) Women

On public buses in Dublin: An lár (on lar) The city centre

Bótharín  (bo-reen) Narrow road, laneway

(Go Raibh Maith Agat) (gura maw a-gut) Thank you

And one that some Irish people will try to teach you for fun, telling you it means something else:

Póg mo thóin: (pogue m' hone) It means (kiss my behind) So don't let anyone fool you.

Answer 6

Erm none really.