Go raibh maith agat
everyday, to one person
Irish has no well known slang for "thank you". The everyday phrase is Go raibh maith agat, and Go raibh míle maith agat means "a thousand thanks". It is also called Go raibh maith agaibh.
Meaning: expressing thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Irish | Note |
|---|---|
| Go raibh maith agat | everyday, to one person |
| Go raibh míle maith agat | warmer |
| Go raibh maith agaibh | to several people |
In casual talk people keep Go raibh maith agat and say it quickly. The warmer míle version fits a real favor.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use agat for one person and agaibh for more than one.
How do you pronounce it?
Go raibh maith agat sounds like "guh rev mah AG-ut".
Did you know?
- The English phrase "thanks a million" echoes the Irish míle, which means "thousand".
Examples in context
- Go raibh maith agat as an cabhair.Thank you for the help.
- Go raibh míle maith agat!Thanks a million!
- Go raibh maith agaibh go léir.Thank you all.
Example conversation
Eoin helps his neighbor Sinéad carry shopping in Dublin.
- EoinSeo duit na málaí.Here are the bags.
- SinéadGo raibh míle maith agat, a Eoin.Thanks a million, Eoin.
- EoinTá fáilte romhat.You are welcome.
