How to Say “Hi, How Are You?” in Irish

By Laura Edna • Updated October 2, 2026

Dia duit, conas atá tú?

The English phrase "hi, how are you?" is translated into Irish as Dia duit, conas atá tú?

This is a common greeting used to say hello and ask about a person's well-being.

How does it change in a sentence?

To address more than one person or to use a formal tone, change tú to sibh to get conas atá sibh?

When do people say it?

A common response to conas atá tú? is Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat, which means "I am well, thank you."

Did you know?

The greeting Dia duit is actually a religious invocation, literally translating to 'God to you'.
When someone says Dia duit to you, the standard polite response is to say Dia linn which means 'God with us'.
The word Dia can mean both 'God' and 'day' depending on the context.

Examples in context

Dia duit, conas atá tú?
Hi, how are you?

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About The Author

Laura Edna

Dia dhuit! I'm Laura, a lover of language and Irish heritage. From playing basketball to waltzing the Irish dance, my life's full of dynamic hobbies. When not "ag rince" (dancing) or munching on 'popghorn' (popcorn), I curate easy, engaging guides on how to speak Irish– providing you both formal and informal terms, even the tricky ones like how to say 'xmas'. The beauty of the Irish tongue often eludes us, but fret not! My posts are here to make it as clear as 'uisce' (water) for you. Sláinte!

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