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Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Emotions & Feelings

A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 2nd–4th Class: emotions and feelings (mothúcháin) in Irish — essential for SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) lessons and daily circle time. Aligned to the NCCA Wellbeing strand.

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Mothúcháin — Emotions

  1. 1 Tá áthas orm I am happy e.g. taw AW-hus ur-um
  2. 2 Tá brón orm I am sad e.g. taw BROHN ur-um
  3. 3 Tá fearg orm I am angry e.g. taw FAR-ug ur-um
  4. 4 Tá eagla orm I am afraid / scared e.g. taw AG-la ur-um
  5. 5 Tá imní orm I am worried / anxious e.g. taw IM-nee ur-um
  6. 6 Tá náire orm I am embarrassed e.g. taw NAW-reh ur-um
  7. 7 Tá iontas orm I am surprised e.g. taw UN-tus ur-um
  8. 8 Tá tuirse orm I am tired e.g. taw TEER-sheh ur-um
  9. 9 Tá ocras orm I am hungry e.g. taw UK-rus ur-um
  10. 10 Tá sceitimíní orm I am excited e.g. taw SKHEH-tim-ee-nee ur-um
  11. 11 Tá mé go maith I am well / fine e.g. taw may guh MAH
  12. 12 Conas atá tú? How are you? e.g. KUN-us uh-TAW too

Learning objective

Express emotions in Irish using 'Tá ... orm'; ask and respond to 'Conas atá tú?'; use emotional vocabulary in SPHE discussions conducted partly in Irish.

About this resource

  • Subject: Languages
  • Type: Vocabulary Mat
  • Grade levels: Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5)
  • Pages: 2
  • Date added: 2026-05-28
  • Credit: Qualified primary teacher