How to say “Thank you” in Irish
The most common way to say “thank you” in Irish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Go raibh maith agat
In a sentence
English
Thank you, please.
Irish
Go raibh maith agat, Le do thoil
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Irish?
"Thank you" in Irish is "Go raibh maith agat". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Go raibh maith agat" written in Irish?
"Go raibh maith agat" is the standard written form in Irish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Go raibh maith agat" in Irish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Go raibh maith agat" 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 "Go raibh maith agat" mean in English?
"Go raibh maith agat" is the Irish way of saying "Thank 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 "Thank you" in Irish?
Many languages — including Irish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Go raibh maith agat" 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 "Go raibh maith agat" or any other Irish text.