Would you like to know some cool and heartfelt apologies in Irish? Sometimes, we make the situation worse by apologizing incorrectly for a mistake. In this blog, we will walk you through several astonishing ways which will make any Irish speaker forgive you as soon as you use these phrases.
Apologies In Irish
Aside from knowing the most common Irish words and phrases for apologizing, you should also be aware of some ways that the people in Ireland show their sorrow or regret and therefore try to do something about it. Here are some fantastic ideas about how to not simply apologize but impress Irish people by having the proper insight into the culture
Small Nice Gestures
One way of apologizing in Dublin is by doing something which could act as a small gesture. This is a small favor that is done to acknowledge the other person’s feelings. It could be anything- from writing a short cute note to baking cookies for them.
You could also cook dinner for them and serve it the way that they would love it. If someone (your partner or colleague etc.) has found something offensive and you want to reverse that, then the best thing to do with an Irish person will be apologizing, letting it go, and moving on by showing better behavior.
Asking An Outsider
Irish people are extremely chill about things usually. They love to have a lot of fun. But some things make them hide in a shell. Irish people are not extremely expressive about their emotions most of the time, which often results in bottling up their feelings.
To avoid facing the other person, they often ask someone else to apologize on their behalf. This does not mean that they are not accepting their mistake. In fact, it’s the exact opposite where they mean to imply that even though they do admit their mistake, they are simply so ashamed that they cannot bear to see you.
Talk Under One’s Breath
Another most common apology if someone takes an offense to something is talking under one’s breath. If you have offended an Irish speaker and then you try to mumble the next time you meet them, then the chances are that they would not talk about what has happened and instead move on.
Irish people understand more than anyone else how hard it could be to express your feelings to someone, and therefore they try to let it go if you show how guilty you are. However, you should not overdo it, or they might think you are a try-hard.
Get Drunk And Confess
The Irish people are often stereotyped about their drinking issues, and most of the time, that is not wrong. Irish people are obsessed with drinking, and that is why they are often found in pubs, etc. One way of apologizing to an Irish person could be getting really drunk and confessing.
Drunk people are mostly actual about everything, and therefore the Irish people forgive you. Make sure to do it only when you are guilty or might end up spilling some other tea.
Irish Words And Phrases
Now that you have learned some ways of apologizing, let’s know how to do the honors verbally. Here are some of the commonly used Irish words and phrases:
Gabh Mo Leithscéal
One way of asking forgiveness from Irish people could be by saying “gabh mo leithscéal” which translates to “please accept my apology.” This is a formal way of asking forgiveness in Irish. You could use it with all the older people or with whom you might need to have a slightly formal way of dealing.
It can also be referred to as “excuse me.” Gabh mo means “take my,” and leithscéal means “excuse.”
Gabhaim Leithscéal O Chroí Libh
Molding the previous one, we get another expression to use if someone gets offended. “Gabhaim leithscéal ó chroí libh” means please accept my profuse apologies. This is a slightly more formal version of the previously stated expression.
Gabhaim means “I take it,” leithscéal means “excuse,” and ó chroí libh means “sincerely.”
Tá Aiféala Orm
Another way of saying sorry in Ireland is by saying “Tá aiféala orm.” This means “I regret it.” Saying this can also give the impression that you are guilty of the wrong actions you have done, and now you would not do that again if it’s ever in your own hands.
Basically, the English equivalent could be “My apologies” or “My bad.” Tá means “I do,” aiféala means “regret,” and orm means “on me.” This could sound weird to an English speaker since it might not make sense to you. But this makes perfect sense to an Irish person, and they could mean that “The blame/regret is on me.”
Tá Aiféala Orm Faoi Sin
Another great expression to use is “Tá aiféala orm faoi sin.” This means, “I am sorry about that.” This can also be used after hearing bad news. For instance, if someone tells you that their dog died, you could say Tá means “I do,” aiféala means “regret,” and orm means “on me” faoi means “about,” and sin means “that.”
Tá Brón Orm
Another short and casual way of apologizing to someone is by saying “Tá brón orm.” This means that I have sorrow on me. This would indicate that what you did or what happened saddens you as much as it saddens the other person.
In Ireland, many people use this phrase when someone dies. Saying this could give an impression that you feel empathetic about what has happened. Another way of translating this phrase would be, “I am sorry to hear that.”
Is Mór Dá Aiféala Atá Orm
And last but not least, the best way to show remorse is “Is mór dá aiféala atá orm” meaning “I deeply regret it.” You could tell this to anyone anytime if you have committed a mistake. This would leave a remarkable impression of you on the other person since they would get an idea that you are regretful and are aware of the right things to say.
Wrapping Up
That’s a wrap. By now, you must know the right words to say and the right things to do to win Irish people over. Remember all these points and try not to go overboard with any of them. If you liked this blog, you should check other blogs like Date and Time in Irish and Relationship Vocabulary. Also, you must check out the Ling App by Simya Solutions and download it on your device now.
Happy Learning!
