cuir san áireamh mé
The Irish phrase for 'count me in' is cuir san áireamh mé.
This expression is used to express that you want to be included in a planned activity or a group.
Did you know?
- In Irish, you do not literally 'count' yourself as a person, but rather you 'put' yourself into the 'number' or 'calculation' of the group using the verb cuir.
- The word cuir is a command form, so when you say cuir san áireamh mé, you are technically issuing a directive to the listener to include you.
- While cuir san áireamh mé means 'count me in', the word cuir can also mean 'put', 'place' or 'send' depending on the context.
Example conversation
Cathal and Niamh are planning a trip to the cinema.
- CathalTá muid ag dul go dtí an cinema.We are going to the cinema.
- NiamhAn bhfuil ticéid agat fós?Do you have tickets yet?
- CathalNíl, tá mé ag ceannach iad anois.No, I am buying them now.
- NiamhGo hiontach, cuir san áireamh mé!Great, count me in!
