Phrases in the Irish Language > May the devil choke you, you idiot!
How to Say:
“May the devil choke you, you idiot!” in the Irish language
Pronunciation for how to say
Go dtachta an diabhal thú, a amadáin!
Guh dockh-ta on jow-al hoo, ah om-a-daw-in!
This is an approximate phonetic pronunciation of the phrase.
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Translation in Irish Language
Go dtachta an diabhal thú, a amadáin! = May the devil choke you, you idiot!
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