Ádh mór!
casual, short
The short, casual way to say "good luck" in Irish is Ádh mór!, literally "great luck". The fuller wish is Go n-éirí leat!, "may you succeed".
Meaning: wishing someone luck (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Irish | Note |
|---|---|
| Ádh mór! | casual, short |
| Go n-éirí leat! | everyday, wish |
Ádh mór is quick and easy to say before an exam, a match or a trip.
How does it change in a sentence?
Go n-éirí leat is for one person. For several people say Go n-éirí libh.
How do you pronounce it?
Ádh mór sounds like "aw more". Go n-éirí leat sounds like "guh NAY-ree lat".
Did you know?
- Go n-éirí leat starts with n- because go causes eclipsis, a sound change that shows in writing.
Examples in context
- Ádh mór ar an scrúdú!Good luck with the exam!
- Go n-éirí leat amárach.Good luck tomorrow.
- Go n-éirí libh sa chluiche!Good luck in the match, everyone!
Example conversation
Aoife wishes her brother Tadhg luck before his driving test in Limerick.
- AoifeÁdh mór, a Thaidhg!Good luck, Tadhg!
- TadhgGo raibh maith agat.Thank you.
- AoifeGo n-éirí leat.May you succeed.
