mo chara
The Irish phrase for "my friend" is mo chara.
mo chara is a phrase used to refer to someone with whom you share a bond of mutual affection.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mo, which means "my" and cara, which means "friend".
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cara does not change its form when it is preceded by the possessive adjective mo.
Did you know?
- While mo chara is the direct translation, Irish speakers often use a chara as a formal greeting in letters or emails, similar to 'Dear Sir' or 'Dear Madam'.
- In Irish, the word cara is a cognate of the Latin word carus, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.
- The phrase a chara is used as a direct address, but adding the a changes the grammar to the vocative case, which is a distinct feature of Irish.
Examples in context
- Tá mo chara ag ithe éisc.My friend is eating fish.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use mo chara in a simple sentence.Tatoeba #3945045 by turklehceleri, translation #3945044 by AlanF_US
- An dtuigeann tú, mo chara?Do you understand, my friend?
- Go raibh maith agat, mo chara.Thank you, my friend.
- Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú, a chara?How are you, my friend?
- Slán go fóill, a chara.Goodbye for now, my friend.
- Is é mo chara é.He is my friend.
- An bhfuil mo chara anseo?Is my friend here?
Example conversation
Oisín introduces a person to Niamh.
- OisínSeo mo chara, Liam.This is my friend, Liam.
- NiamhDia dhuit, a Liam.Hello, Liam.
- OisínIs é mo chara is fearr é.He is my best friend.
- NiamhTá sé golyHe seems nice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
