🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
An labhraíonn tú Béarla?
"Do you speak English?" in Irish · say it like ahn law-ree-awn too bay-ral-ah

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Irish is An labhraíonn tú Béarla?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

An bhfuil Béarla agat?
A more formal way to ask.
Tugann tú Béarla?
A casual way to ask, often used among friends.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You might ask this when meeting someone new or when traveling in an English-speaking area.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
An labhraíonn tú Béarla?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form, saying 'An labhraíonn tú' instead of 'An labhraíonn tú Béarla?'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear An labhraíonn tú Béarla?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Irish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask if someone speaks English?

Yes, it's a common and polite question, especially in tourist areas.

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