go dté tú i bhfeabhas go luath
The English phrase "get well soon" is translated into Irish as go dté tú i bhfeabhas go luath.
This phrase is used to express a hope or wish that someone recovers from an illness or ailment quickly.
Meaning: expressing hope that someone recovers soon (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "may you come into improvement quickly."
Which one should you use?
Use go dté tú i bhfeabhas go luath when speaking to one person. If you are addressing more than one person, use the plural form go dté sibh i bhfeabhas go luath.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the subjunctive mood, indicated by the form go dté, to express a wish or a hope.
Did you know?
- The word tú for 'you' is a direct descendant of the Proto-Celtic root *tū, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'thou'.
- While go dté tú i bhfeabhas go luath is the standard wish, an Irish person might also use the word sláinte to wish for overall health.
- In traditional Irish culture, wishing someone a recovery often involved a gesture of visiting the sick person's home rather than just sending a card.
Examples in context
- Tá súil agam go dté tú i bhfeabhas go luath.I hope that you get well soon.
- Go dté tú i bhfeabhas go luath, a chara.Get well soon, friend.
Example conversation
Cathal is visiting Saoirse while she is sick in bed.
- CathalConas atá tú, a Saoirse?How are you, Saoirse?
- SaoirseTá mé go tiredness agus tinn.I am tired and sick.
- CathalGo dté tú i bhfeabhas go luath.Get well soon.
- SaoirseGo raibh maith agat, a Chathail.Thank you, Cathal.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries go, luath, tú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
