Mise freisin
/ˈmʲiʃə ˈfʲɾʲɛʃənʲ/word by word
The Irish phrase for "me too" is Mise freisin.
Use this phrase to express that something applies to you as well.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mise (me) and freisin (also/likewise).
How does it change in a sentence?
Mise is the emphatic form of the first-person pronoun, which is used here to emphasize the subject of the agreement.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmʲiʃə ˈfʲɾʲɛʃənʲ/
Did you know?
- In Irish, you cannot use Mise freisin to agree with a negative statement, such as 'I don't like that'. Instead, speakers use a different structure to express 'me neither'.
- The component ris is an ancient word related to the concept of being 'along with' or 'beside' someone.
- While Mise freisin is common, you might hear people say Agus mise which literally means 'and me' to express the same sentiment in casual conversation.
Example conversation
Niamh and Cathal are talking about their hunger.
- NiamhTá ocras orm.I am hungry.
- CathalMise freisin, Niamh.Me too, Niamh.
- NiamhAn dteastaíonn tostála uait?Do you want toast?
- CathalBa mhaith liom é!I would like that!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mise, freisin) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries freisin, mise, CC BY-SA 4.0.
