Yes

Irish translation: Is ea

11:23 Sep 12, 2001

English to Irish translations [Non-PRO]

English term or phrase: Yes

How do you say "yes" in Irish?

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Irish translation:Is ea

Explanation:
Literally, "Is ea" means "It is", but is given in the site listed below as the Irish translation of "Yes".
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Is ea

Kateabc

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Is ea

Explanation:
Literally, "Is ea" means "It is", but is given in the site listed below as the Irish translation of "Yes".
Good luck!

Reference: http://www.elite.net/~runner/jennifers/yes.htm#I

Kateabc
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Julia, Thank you for your help.

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Explanation:
Actually there's no single word for "yes" in Irish. To answer a question affirmatively, you simply repeat the verb used in the question; to answer negatively, repeat the verb preceded by the negative particle ní/níor (plua aspiration).

Colin Parmar
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