How to Say "Hello" in Irish: Dia dhuit

The standard Irish (Gaelic) greeting is "Dia dhuit" (pronounced DEE-uh gwit), literally "God to you" or "May God be with you."

Common variations:

• Dia's Muire dhuit – "God and Mary to you" (response).
• Haigh – Informal "Hi," a loanword.
• Conas atá tú? – "How are you?" (often used as opener).

The language reflects Ireland's deep Catholic cultural roots.