Dia dhuit ar maidin
The Irish phrase for "hello good morning" is Dia dhuit ar maidin.
This is a polite greeting used when meeting someone in the morning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "God to you in the morning".
Which one should you use?
While Dia dhuit is a general greeting used at any time, adding ar maidin specifies the time of day as morning.
How does it change in a sentence?
Dia dhuit is the standard singular greeting. However, if you are greeting a group of people, you should use Dia daoibh.
Did you know?
- The word Dia is cognate with the Latin word deus and the Sanskrit word devá.
Examples in context
- Maidin mhaith, a Mhic Mhathúna. Conas atá tú inniu?Good morning, Mr. Mathúna. How are you today?
- Dia dhuit ar maidin.Hello good morning.
- Dia dhuit ar maidin, a chara.Hello good morning, friend.
- Dia dhuit ar maidin go léir.Hello good morning to everyone.
Example conversation
Cian and Siobhán meet at a coffee shop.
- CianDia dhuit ar maidin, a Siobhán!Hello, good morning, Siobhán!
- SiobhánDia dhuit, a Chian!Hello, Cian!
- CianConas atá tú?How are you?
- SiobhánTá mé go maith, go raibh agat.I am well, thank you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dia, ar, dia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
