Could someone help me with a translation please?

Roisin G · 16-10-2011 12:08AM #1

I'm doing a FÁS IT course, but because of family commitments I have to start late once a week.

One of the lads always greets me "trathnona maith".

How would I say back to him something along the lines "I've got an excuse for being late. If you've got an excuse for being a sarcastic b****x I'd love to hear it."

It doesn't have to be exactly that, just something with a similar meaning.

Insect Overlord · 16-10-2011 12:46AM

No offence intended here, but I reckon you should probably get a sense of humour instead of hoping to learn off some convoluted translation of an insult.

General Michael Collins · 16-10-2011 01:05AM

The Irish language Community Universally disapproves of your lack of humour.

I'm the official spokesman.

Rubecula · 16-10-2011 01:40PM

Tá mé ar chúis as a bheith déanach. Ná cuir é seo a rá gach uair, mar a bhfuil sé goilliúnach.

I've got a reason for being late. Please do not say this every time, as it is hurtful.

This seems more polite and if you have a genuine reason I am sure the other person will understand. I will not give you insults as it is not my place to prolong a feud.

My translation may be a little wrong as I am English and not fluent in the language myself.

deirdremf · 16-10-2011 02:34PM

Rubecula wrote: »

Tá mé ar chúis as a bheith déanach. Ná cuir é seo a rá gach uair, mar a bhfuil sé goilliúnach.

Tá cúis agam le bheith déanach. Ní gá é seo a rá gach uair, mar tá sé goilliúnach.

Alternatively,

Imigh leat tí a' diabhail. Ní bhaineann sé leat a bheag nó a mhór.

Rhedyn · 17-10-2011 12:08AM

Roisin G wrote: »

"trathnona maith"

It's a greeting.
Do you expect him to say "good morning" in the afternoon?

17-10-2011 09:25PM

Rhedyn wrote: »

It's a greeting.
Do you expect him to say "good morning" in the afternoon?

I suspect that the OP arrives a few minutes late and misses the start rather than arriving in the afternoon.

EddyC15 · 03-11-2011 09:43PM

"Fán fada ort, ba striapach í do mháthair."

That'd put him back in his box.

mr chips · 04-11-2011 04:51PM

Sounds like OP is just looking for a way to give a smart reply as banter, not through lack of humour.

Caithfidh mise bheith mall gach Luan, ach is bómán tú féin gach uile lá sa tseachtain.

I have to be late every Monday (or whichever day), but you're an eejit every single day of the week.

Or something like that?

Could someone help me with a translation please?

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