Comhghairdeas ar do scor
The Irish phrase for "happy retirement" is Comhghairdeas ar do scor.
This phrase is used to congratulate someone who is retiring from their job.
Which one should you use?
Comhghairdeas ar do scor is used when addressing one person you know well. If you are addressing a group of retirees, or if you wish to use a more formal tone with a single person, use Comhghairdeas ar bhur n-scor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Comhghairdeas ar do scor uses the singular possessive do, which makes it appropriate for one person you know well. The form Comhghairdeas ar bhur n-scor uses the plural possessive to address a group or to maintain a formal tone.
Did you know?
- The word comhghairdeas literally means 'co-joy', combining the prefix 'comh-' with the word for 'joy'.
Examples in context
- Comhghairdeas ar do scor.Happy retirement.
- Comhghairdeas ar do scor, a chara.Happy retirement, friend.
Example conversation
Oisín is congratulating Siobhán at her office party.
- OisínComhghairdeas ar do scor, a Siobhán!Happy retirement, Siobhán!
- SiobhánGo raibh mille gachThank you very much
- OisínAn bhfuil tú ag glanadh do scrivéir?Are you clearing your desk?
- SiobhánTá mé, anois!I am, now!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ar, comhghairdeas, do, CC BY-SA 4.0.
