Ara

n.

Heard in Mayo, Donegal, Roscommon, Kerry and Galway

Term used at the start of a sentence to make it sound like you do not care.

In use

Didja see Mitchels v Ballina earlier? Ara I did, it was rubbish

Posh English

Did you see the match between Mitchells and Ballina earlier? I did, and it was perfectly dreadful.

Same phrase, other counties

  • MushaFrom Irish 'Muise', meaning 'ah' or 'well' at the start of a sentence. May be used with…
  • Ara cod?!Expressing disbelief or shock. Another way of saying are you serious or joking.
  • Ara shite it anywayAn exclamation expressing frustration or mild exasperation.
  • Ara shyteAn expression of sheer dejection.
  • Ara sure hereAn expression used to attract attention before asking for elaboration.
  • Ara will ya whisht up will yaWill you be quiet.