Ara

n.

Heard in Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Roscommon

A versatile conversational filler meaning ah, but, or sure.

In use

Ara it'll be grand once the rain clears up off the hills.

Posh English

Oh, but everything will turn out quite satisfactorily once the precipitation ceases.

Same phrase, other counties

  • 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.
  • IsitA versatile interjection from Sligo that can express surprise, agreement, disbelief…