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:

• 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?"