agus
/ˈɑɡəsˠ/
The word "and" in Irish is agus. Wiktionary also lists is.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA |
|---|---|
| agus | /ˈɑɡəsˠ/ (stressed) /ˈaɡəsˠ/ (stressed) |
| is | /(i)sˠ/ |
Both agus and is function as conjunctions used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera.
Which one should you use?
The form is is used instead of agus in certain Irish dialects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form is is notably used in Munster Irish.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɑɡəsˠ/
Did you know?
- The copula is shares a common ancestor with the English word 'is' through the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁ésti.
- In spoken Irish, agus is often shortened or blended into the following word in rapid conversation.
Examples in context
- D'fhéach Tomás agus Máire ar a chéile agus tháinig meangadh gáire orthu.Tom and Mary looked at each other and smiled.This sentence shows how to use agus to connect two people and two actions.Tatoeba #4062775 by tinybat, translation #1095953 by CK
- Sleamhnaigh mé agus thit mé ar an trasrian, díreach nuair a chas an solas chuig dearg.I slipped and fell on the crosswalk, just when the light turned red.This sentence demonstrates using agus to link two sequential events.Tatoeba #4062767 by tinybat, translation #4062490 by Lepotdeterre
- Táimid agus tá na fir.We are and the men are.This sentence shows a basic usage of agus to connect two clauses.Tatoeba #7073210 by azraelgnosis, translation #7073211 by azraelgnosis
- Tá mé agus mo chara ag dul go dtí an siopa.I and my friend are going to the shop.
- Is dochtúir agus múinteoir í Síle.Síle is a doctor and a teacher.
- Is fear iontach agus lucht leanúna ceoil é Seán.Seán is a great man and a music enthusiast.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Conor and Siobhán are talking about their groceries.
- ConorAn bhfuil araún agus bailé agus cogadh agat?Do you have butter and bread and salt?
- SiobhánTá araún agus bailé agam, ach níl salt agam.I have butter and bread, but I don't have salt.
- ConorAn bhfuil tine agus uisce agat?Do you have fire and water?
- SiobhánTá an t-uisce agus an tine anseo.The water and the fire are here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries agus, is, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agus, is, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
