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How to Say "Please" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Le do thoil
"Please" in Irish 路 say it like leh duh hull

The most natural way to say "Please" in Irish is Le do thoil. 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

M谩s 茅 do thoil 茅
more formal, often used in written requests
Go raibh maith agat
used to express thanks, can imply a request was granted

When to use it

Use 'Le do thoil' when making a polite request. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. You can use it when asking for help or when requesting something from someone. It shows respect and courtesy.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Le do thoil, an f茅idir leat cabhr煤 liom?Please, can you help me?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use it in polite requests, opting for direct commands instead.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Le do thoil, 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 'please' used in Irish the same way as in English?

'Le do thoil' is used similarly to 'please' in English, to make requests more polite.

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