go raibh míle maith agat
The Irish phrase for 'many thanks' is go raibh míle maith agat.
You can also use Míle buíochas to say 'a thousand thanks', or Mór míle buíochas to mean 'many, many thanks'.
Meaning: many thanks (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
go raibh míle maith agat literally translates to 'may a thousand good [things] be at you'.
Which one should you use?
go raibh míle maith agat is a more emphatic and warmer way to express thanks than the standard go raibh maith agat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Munster dialect, míle buíochas leat is often spoken to address an individual directly.
Did you know?
- The word míle is a relative of the English word 'mile'. Both words come from the Latin 'mīlia', which originally meant 'a thousand paces'.
- The word buíochas used in the shorter forms of the phrase is derived from a root meaning 'obligation' or 'indebtedness'.
- The word maith is related to the Welsh word 'mad' and the Breton word 'mat', showing the deep connections within the Celtic language family.
Examples in context
- Go raibh míle maith agat as an cabhair.Many thanks for the help.
- Go raibh míle maith agat as an t-eolas.Many thanks for the information.
Example conversation
Cian gives Saoirse a gift for her birthday.
- SaoirseGo raibh míle maith agat, a Chian!Many thanks, Cian!
- CianNíl aon fhástach air.No problem at all.
- SaoirseIs iontach an t-uair é.It is a wonderful watch.
- CianTá fáilte romhat.You are welcome.
