Dia duit, conas atá tú?
to one person
Hello, how are you in Irish is Dia duit, conas atá tú? The greeting Dia duit literally means "God to you", and conas atá tú? asks how you are. It is also called Dia daoibh, conas atá sibh?
Meaning: greeting with a question about well-being (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| Dia duit, conas atá tú? | to one person |
| Dia daoibh, conas atá sibh? | to several people |
The reply to Dia duit is Dia is Muire duit, meaning "God and Mary to you". After that you can answer Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat.
How does it change in a sentence?
To a group say Dia daoibh and conas atá sibh?
Did you know?
- The reply Dia is Muire duit adds Mary to the greeting Dia duit.
Examples in context
- Dia duit, conas atá tú?Hello, how are you?
- Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat.I am well, thank you.
- Dia daoibh, conas atá sibh?Hello, how are you all?
Example conversation
Aoife greets her neighbour Tomás outside a shop in Dingle.
- AoifeDia duit, a Thomáis. Conas atá tú?Hello, Tomás. How are you?
- TomásDia is Muire duit. Tá mé go maith.Hello. I am well.
- AoifeGo breá!Great!
