Beautiful Words That Will Make You Fall in Love with the Irish Language
![Gaelic script](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/irish-language.webp)
Irish or Gaeilge may not be used on a daily basis by most of Ireland’s population, but as the language with Western Europe’s oldest vernacular literature, its importance is obvious. Do your part to keep it alive by learning the following few beautiful Irish words.
Fáilte
This word also translates to ‘joy, bliss or happiness’, but is mostly used to say ‘welcome’.
Pronounce it like this: fawl-cha
![Fáilte – Welcome](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-13.webp)
Abhainn
Pronounce it like this: ow-in
![Abhainn – River](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/abhainn.webp)
Draíocht
Pronounce it like this: dree-uct
![Draíocht – Magic](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-14.webp)
Aisling
Pronounce it like this: ash-ling
![Aisling – Dream](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/aisling.webp)
Suaimhneas
Pronounce it like this: sue-uv-ness
![Suaimhneas – Peace](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-9.webp)
Grá
Pronounce it like this: graw
![Grá – Love](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gra.webp)
Meala
Pronounce it like this: m-yalla
![Meala – Honey](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-1.webp)
Saoirse
Pronounce it like this: sear-sha
![Saoirse – Freedom](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-7.webp)
Oíche
Pronounce it like this: ee-ha
![Oíche – Night](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-2.webp)
Amhrán
Pronounce it like this: ow-rawn
![Amhrán – Song](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/amhran.webp)
Slíbhín
Pronounce it like this: slee-veen
![Slíbhín – Sly person](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-8.webp)
Croí
Pronounce it like this: cree
![Croí – Heart](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-15.webp)
Macnas
Pronounce it like this: mock-nus
![Macnas – Playfulness](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-6.webp)
Teaghlach
Pronounce it like this: ch-eye-lock
![Teaghlach – Household or Family](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-11.webp)
Niamh
Pronounce it like this: nee-uv
![Niamh – Radiance](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-5.webp)
Fionn
Pronounce it like this: fyun
![Fionn – Blonde](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunset-chaser-8.webp)
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