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Words for a bad night out

Sometimes the night just doesn't go like you hope it will--but there's no need to be tongue-tied! Here are the words you'll need to cope with an evening out that goes awry...

English Gaeilge Pronunciation
"Tired and emotional" "Tuirseach agus tochtmhar"  
He's drunk Tá sé ar meisce Thaw shay air mesh-ka
Out of my way ! Fág a' bealach ! Fawg a baluch
Shut up ! Bí ' do thost ! Bee duh husth
Be quiet ! Éist do bhéal ! Aysht duh vayle
Shut your mouth ! Dún do chlab ! Dhoon duh chlab
Leave me alone ! Lig dom ! Lig dhum
Kiss my ass ! Póg mo thóin ! Powg muh hone
Go away ! Imigh leat ! Imee lyat
Give me peace ! Tabhair síochán dom ! Thoore shee-uchawn dhum
Have some sense ! Bíodh ciall agat ! Bee-uch ceeal agut
Blast you ! Scrios dearg ort ! Shcrees dyarg urth
Damn you ! Ciach ort ! Keeuch urth
You're worthless !
(be careful, this is a strong insult..use it sparingly!)
Ní mórán thú ! Nee maw-rawn hoo
I have a hangover Tá póit orm Thaw pitch urm