How to say “How are you?” in Irish
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Irish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Conas atá tú?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Irish
Dia duit, Conas atá tú?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Irish?
"How are you?" in Irish is "Conas atá tú?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Conas atá tú?" written in Irish?
"Conas atá tú?" is the standard written form in Irish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Conas atá tú?" in Irish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Conas atá tú?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Conas atá tú?" mean in English?
"Conas atá tú?" is the Irish way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Irish?
Many languages — including Irish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Conas atá tú?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Irish spoken?
Irish is spoken by an estimated 170,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Irish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Irish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Conas atá tú?" or any other Irish text.