How to Ask 'How Are Things?' in Irish, Like a Native
How to Ask 'How Are Things?' in Irish, Like a Native
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 a friend in Irish how they are. It is a really great natural way used by native speakers all the time.
How are things?
Conas atá cúrsaí?
[Kun-is a-taw Koor-see]
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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:
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English: "Hey, how are things?"
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Irish: "Dia dhuit, conas atá cúrsaí?"
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English: "I'm doing well, thanks. And you?"
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Irish: "Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat. Agus tú féin?"
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