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Phrase of the Day as Gaeilge: How Are Things?

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Phrase of the Day: "Conas atá cúrsaí?" = How are things

Pronunciation: KUN-uss a-TAW KOOR-see

Breakdown:

  • "Conas" means "how" or "what way"
  • "atá" is a form of the verb "bí," which means "to be"
  • "cúrsaí" means "things" or "matters"

Example conversation in English and Irish:

  • English: "Hey, how are things?"

  • Irish: "Dia dhuit, conas atá cúrsaí?"

  • English: "I'm doing well, thanks. And you?"

  • Irish: "Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat. Agus tú féin?"

In this example conversation, "Conas atá cúrsaí?" is used as a common Irish language greeting, which translates to "How are things?" in English. The phrase can be used to ask about a person's general well-being or to inquire about their current situation.

Phonetics: KUN-uss a-TAW KOOR-sha

  • "KUN-uss" sounds like "cun" with a short "a" sound at the end, followed by "uss" like "us"
  • "a-TAW" sounds like "a" with a short "aw" sound at the end, followed by "taw" like "law" with a "t" sound instead of an "l"
  • "KOOR-see" sounds like "coor" with a short "a" sound at the end, followed by "sha" like "sha" in "shall"

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