🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Hurry up" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Déan deifir
"Hurry up" in Irish · say it like dayn jeh-fir

The most natural way to say "Hurry up" in Irish is Déan deifir. 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

Bí ag deifir
a casual way to say 'be in a hurry'
Téigh ar aghaidh
means 'go on' but can imply to hurry up

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want someone to speed up their actions. It can be used in both casual and more urgent situations. It's common among friends, family, or in a work environment when time is of the essence.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Déan deifir, tá an bus ag teacht!Hurry up, the bus is coming!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'deifir' with 'deifirigh', which is not commonly used in everyday speech.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'deifir' used in formal situations?

It's generally more casual, but can be used in urgent formal contexts.

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