How to Say “Have a Good Trip” in Irish

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go n-éirí an bóthar leat
The Irish phrase for "have a good trip" is go n-éirí an bóthar leat.
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant and safe journey.

How does it change in a sentence?

To wish a good trip to a male person, change the pronoun at the end from leat (with you) to leis (with him).

Did you know?

  • The word bóthar for 'road' has its roots in the ancient concept of a 'cow path', stemming from the Proto-Celtic term for a track used by cattle.
  • When you say go n-éirí an bóthar leat, you are not literally wishing someone a 'good' road, but rather asking that the road 'succeed' or 'rise' with them.
  • The phrase uses a subjunctive mood, which transforms a simple travel wish into something that sounds more like a formal blessing or a prayer.

Examples in context

  • Go n-éirí an bóthar leat amárach.
    Have a good trip tomorrow.

Example conversation

Aoife is leaving for a holiday and Cian is seeing her off at the station.

  1. Cian

    An bhfuil tú réidh don turas?
    Are you ready for the trip?
  2. Aoife

    Tá, tá mé go réidh!
    Yes, I am ready!
  3. Cian

    Go n-éirí an bóthar leat, Aoife.
    Have a good trip, Aoife.
  4. Aoife

    Go raibh maith agat, Cian.
    Thank you, Cian.

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