🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Leave me alone" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Fág mé i m'aonar
"Leave me alone" in Irish · say it like fawg may ih maw-nur

The most natural way to say "Leave me alone" in Irish is Fág mé i m'aonar. 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

Fág mé le do thoil
More polite, used when asking someone to leave you alone respectfully
Déan mo dhóthain
Casual, used among friends or peers

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want someone to stop bothering you or to give you space. It can be used in various situations, from casual to more serious contexts. Be mindful of your tone, as it can come off as rude if not said appropriately.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Fág mé i m'aonar, le do thoil.Leave me alone, please.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Fág' which means 'leave' without the context of being alone.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to say 'Fág mé i m'aonar'?

It can be perceived as rude depending on your tone and the situation.

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