🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Rest in peace" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Síocháin síoraí
"Rest in peace" in Irish · say it like shee-kawn shee-ree

The most natural way to say "Rest in peace" in Irish is Síocháin síoraí. 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

Síocháin na n-aingeal
used more formally or in religious contexts
Go raibh suaimhneas agat
a more casual way to express a similar sentiment

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone has passed away, as a way to show respect. It is often said at funerals or in condolences. It conveys a sense of peace for the deceased.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Síocháin síoraí do John.Rest in peace, John.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Síocháin' alone, which is incomplete.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Síocháin síoraí, 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 there a specific context for using 'Síocháin síoraí'?

Yes, it is typically used in the context of death or remembrance.

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