How to Say Seven Key Gaelic Phrases. Whether you're going to Ireland or want to
impress someone from the Old Sod, these words will come in handy. The trick is to master the pronunciation! You will need Good memory and practice. Step 1. Give everyone you meet a pleasant, "Dia duit!"
which means, "Good day!" Step 2. Respond to a greeting of "Dia duit," with
"Dia is Muire duit," which means "God and Mary to you." Step 3. Be polite by knowing how to say please – "le
d'thoil" – and "thank you" – "go raibh maith agat." Step 4. Know how to say "yes" – ta – and "no"
– nil. Step 5. Know how to say "Cheers!" in a pub; the word is "Slainte!" To add good health wishes to your toast, say:
"Slainte chugat." Step 6. Bid someone farewell with "slan." Step 7. If someone mentions "craic agus ceol," put
on your dancing shoes: It refers to Irish nightlife involving music. Did you know The Irish alphabet, a variant
of the Roman alphabet that developed in the 8th century CE, only has 18 letters.