feicfidh mé amárach thú
The Irish phrase for "see you tomorrow" is feicfidh mé amárach thú.
You may also encounter the variation Feicfidh mé thú amárach, which is an informal way to say "I'll see you tomorrow."
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally composed of feicfidh (will see), mé (I), amárach (tomorrow) and thú (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb feicfidh is in the future tense, which is the standard way to express "will see" in this context. Additionally, feicfidh mé alone means "I will see."
Did you know?
- When saying goodbye, some Irish speakers use the phrase slán before feicfidh mé amárach thú to wish the other person 'safety' as they depart.
- The word amárach is conceptually linked to 'shining' or 'light-bearing', a connection rooted in the ancient idea of the morning light.
- While feicfidh mé amárach thú is the standard phrase, the word amárach can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is 'future' or 'to come'.
Example conversation
Two friends are leaving work for the day.
- OisínBí an lá seo dea.Today was a good day.
- SaoirseBa bhile, a Oisíin.It was, Oisíin.
- OisínFeicfidh mé amárach thú, a Saoirse.See you tomorrow, Saoirse.
- SaoirseGo raibh an báthas agat!Take care!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amárach, mé, thú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
