is ainm dom
The Irish phrase for "my name is" is is ainm dom.
This phrase is used to identify yourself to others.
Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)
Did you know?
- In ancient Ogham script, the primitive Irish root for ainm was written as ᚐᚅᚋ.
- While English speakers say 'my name is', the Irish phrase is ainm dom actually translates more literally to 'it is name to me'.
- In some traditional settings, introducing oneself with is ainm dom is followed by is mise…, which means 'I am…'.
Examples in context
- John is ainm dom.My name is John.This sentence demonstrates how to use is ainm dom to state your name.Tatoeba #3598632 by JimiYoru, translation #1098122 by cntrational
- Yohannis is ainm dom.My name is Yohannis.Tatoeba #3930990 by turklehceleri, translation #5624138 by zzxjoanw
- Tá m'ainm SarahMy name is Sarah
- Is mise JohnI am John
- Tráthnóna maith. Tá m'ainm Sarah.Good evening. My name is Sarah.
- Is ainm dom Éire.My name is Éire.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- CathalDia duit! Cathal is ainm dom.Hello! My name is Cathal.
- SaoirseDia duit, a Chathail. Is mise Saoirse.Hello, Cathal. I am Saoirse.
- CathalDeas bualadh leat, a Saoirse.Nice to meet you, Saoirse.
- SaoirseDeas bualadh leat freisin.Nice to meet you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ainm, dom, is, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
