Oíche mhaith
Word for wordA good night
What it meansGood night.
Approximate pronunciation guide
EE-hyeh wah
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When to use it The last words of an Irish evening. Said leaving, or turning out the light.
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- DictionaryForas na Gaeilge, Foclóir Nua Béarla–Gaeilge (New English-Irish Dictionary)s.v. goodnight, prints "oíche mhaith" and "oíche mhaith a fhágáil ag duine", to bid s.o. goodnight