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Section 4 - Conversation

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hello (to one person) Dia dhuit
hello (to more than one) Dia dhaoibh
hello (reply) Dia 's Muire dhuit
how are you ? Conas atá tú ?
how are you ? Cén chaoi ina bhfuil tú ?
I am well Tá mé go maith
I am well enough Tá mé maith go leor
I am very well Tá mé go han-mhaith
I am badly Tá mé go dona
I am fairly good Tá mé go measartha maith
I am getting by Tá mé ag coinneál imeacht
what's your name ? Cad is ainm duit ?
Darth Vader is my name Darth Vader is ainm dom
I am Luke Skywalker Is mise Luke Skywalker
where are you from ? Cad as tú ?
I am from Melbourne Is as Melbourne mé
what's your address Cad é do seoladh ?
where are you living ? Cá bhfuil tú i dó chonaí ?
I live in Melbourne Tá mé i mó chonaí i Melbourne
whats your occupation ? Cad é dó slí bheatha ?
I am a teacher Is múnteoir mé
I am a doctor Is dochtúir mé
I am a librarian Is leabharlannaí mé
I am a cook Is cócaire mé
I am a student Is mac léinn mé
I am a musician Is ceolteoir mé
I am a housewife Is bean an tí mé
I am a tradesman Is ceardaí mé
I am a labourer Is saothraí mé
I am a farmer Is feirmeoir mé
I am a businessman Is fear gnó mé
please Le do thoil
thank you Go raibh maith agat
thank you (to more than one) Go raibh maith agaibh
you're welcome Tá fáilte romhat
you're welcome(to more than one) Tá fáilte romhaibh
goodbye Slán
goodbye (to person staying) Slán agat
goodbye (to person leaving) Slán leat
goodnight Oíche mhaith
god bless you Bail ó dhia ort
dear friends A chairde
bye for now Slán go fóill
dear Jane Jane, a chara
good luck, cheers ádh mór!
best wishes Beir bua agus beannacht
you're right Tá an ceart agat
are you serious ? An dáiríre atá tú ?
maybe you are right B'fhéidir go bhfuil an ceart agat