🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Take care" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Téigh i dtaithí
"Take care" in Irish · say it like tay ih dah-hee

The most natural way to say "Take care" in Irish is Téigh i dtaithí. 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 cúramach
more casual, often used among friends
Téigh go sábháilte
a bit more formal, suitable for farewells

When to use it

You can use 'Téigh i dtaithí' when saying goodbye to someone you care about. It conveys a sense of wishing them well. It's common in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Téigh i dtaithí, a chara.Take care, my friend.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 'Slán', which is more about saying goodbye than expressing care.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Téigh i dtaithí, 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 'Téigh i dtaithí' used in all parts of Ireland?

Yes, it is widely understood and used throughout Ireland.

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