How to Say “Mr” in Irish

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an tUasal
The Irish phrase for the English title Mr is an tUasal.
This phrase is used as a formal title placed before a man's surname or full name.

Did you know?

  • In historical Irish legal systems, the status of a Uasal determined their rights and obligations under Brehon Law, long before the English style of 'Mr' existed.
  • The word an within the phrase is actually the definite article 'the', which is a requirement for this specific title.
  • The word Uasal originally meant 'noble' or 'aristocratic'. In modern Irish, it has evolved from a description of social rank to a general formal title for any man.

Examples in context

  • An tUasal Ó Ceallaigh
    Mr O'Kelly
  • An tUasal Ó Briain.
    Mr. O'Brien.
  • Sin é an tUasal Kelly.
    That is Mr. Kelly.

Example conversation

Saoirse is introducing her teacher to Conor.

  1. Saoirse

    Conor, seo an tUasal Walsh.
    Conor, this is Mr Walsh.
  2. Conor

    Dia duit, a Uasal Walsh.
    Hello, Mr Walsh.
  3. Saoirse

    Is múinteir Gaeilge é an tUasal Walsh.
    Mr Walsh is an Irish teacher.
  4. Conor

    Tá sé go hiontach!
    He is wonderful!

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