Thanks in Irish (Buíochas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for thanks?

The Irish for thanks is buíochas (pronounced “BWEE-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gratitude.

Q: Does buíochas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Buíochas can mean thanks or gratitude, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “thanks” in Irish

Irish:: buíochas
English:: thanks, gratitude
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “BWEE-uh-khus” /ˈbˠiːəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: buíochais, an bhuíochais (e.g. litir bhuíochais, a letter of thanks)

What does “buíochas” mean?

“Buíochas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

thanks: The expression of thankfulness to someone for something they have done or given.Also: thank you, acknowledgement.

1 other meaning: gratitude

2gratitude: The feeling of being grateful to someone.Also: gratefulness, thankfulness, appreciation.

“Buíochas” with the article

Here is buíochas after the article (an t-alt).

an buíochas

the thanks

No change after an

“Buíochas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using buíochas, the Irish word for thanks.

Míle buíochas as an mbronntanas álainn.

Thanks a million for the lovely present.

Tá mé go maith, buíochas le Dia.

I'm well, thank God.

Ghabh sí buíochas leis an dochtúir.

She thanked the doctor.

Seo litir bhuíochais ó na páistí.

Here's a thank-you letter from the children.

Níl aon bhuíochas ort, a chara.

No need to thank me, my friend.

Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl.

I'd like to express my thanks.

Tá buíochas ag dul do na hoibrithe deonacha.

Thanks are due to the volunteers.

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Phrases with “buíochas”

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Thanks in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for thanks?

The Irish for thanks is buíochas (pronounced “BWEE-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gratitude.

How do you pronounce buíochas in Irish?

Buíochas is said like “BWEE-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈbˠiːəxəsˠ/).

Does buíochas have a plural?

No plural form is given for buíochas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does buíochas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Buíochas can mean thanks or gratitude, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does buíochas change to bhuíochas or mbuíochas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buíochas becomes mo bhuíochas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuíochas (eclipsis).

How do I thank someone using buíochas?

Say 'Gabhaim buíochas leat', literally 'I take thanks with you', though everyday speech often uses 'Go raibh maith agat'.

What does 'Níl aon bhuíochas ort' mean?

It means 'you're welcome' or 'no need to thank me', a common reply to thanks.

Thanks in Irish (Buíochas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage