Aoine shona duit
The English phrase "happy Friday" is translated into Irish as Aoine shona duit.
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone a pleasant Friday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'Happy Friday to you', where Aoine is Friday, shona is happy and duit is to you.
Did you know?
- While English uses the Norse god Frigg for 'Friday', Irish uses a term reflecting the religious customs of the early Christian church.
- The word for 'Friday', Aoine, is actually derived from the word for 'fasting'.
- The word shona is used for 'happy', but in different contexts, it can also describe something that is 'fortunate' or 'lucky'.
Examples in context
- Aoine shona duit, a chara.Happy Friday to you, friend.
Example conversation
Oisín and Niamh meet at the office on Friday morning.
- OisínDia duit, a Niamh. Aoine shona duit!Hello, Niamh. Happy Friday to you!
- NiamhGo raibh maith agat, a Oisín!Thank you, Oisín!
- OisínAn bhfuil tú réidh don cheannaigh?Are you ready for the weekend?
- NiamhTá, tá mé an-ghairm anois!Yes, I am very close now!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Aoine, aoine, duit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
