is as Éirinn mé
/(i)sˠ asˠ ˈeːɾʲɪɲ mʲeː/word by word
The English phrase "I am from ireland" is translated into Irish as is as Éirinn mé.
This phrase is used to state that one's country of origin is Ireland. If you wish to use the adjective for "Irish", you can use the word Éireannach.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Munster Irish, the phrase Táim ó Éirinn is used as an alternative.
How do you pronounce it?
/(i)sˠ asˠ ˈeːɾʲɪɲ mʲeː/
Did you know?
- Because the phrase uses the copula is, it identifies you as being 'from Ireland' as a fundamental, permanent characteristic rather than a temporary state.
- The word as in this phrase is a cognate of the English prefix 'ex-', as both derive from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'out of'.
- The word as in this phrase literally means 'out of it' or 'from it', making the sentence translate more like 'It is from it me'.
Examples in context
- Cad as duit? Táim ó Éirinn.Where are you from? I am from Ireland.
Example conversation
Cian and Aoife are introducing themselves at a party.
- CianDia duit, is mise Cian.Hello, I am Cian.
- AoifeDia duit, Cian. Cén cáit a bhfuil tú as?Hello, Cian. Where are you from?
- CianIs as Éirinn mé.I am from Ireland.
- AoifeGo hiontach! Is as Éirinn mé freis.Wonderful! I am from Ireland too.
