It is an old Irish saying for "Good Morning," but it usually means the Top of The Morning is dawn. (The actual saying was Top o' the mornin'- an Irish accent.)To which you should reply... and the balance of the day to you!
"Top of the morning to you" is an Irish saying that means " I wish the best of the morning to you." or to have a good morning. The proper response would be "and the rest of the day to you".
The common Irish greeting "Top o' the morning to you!" has the traditional response "And the rest of the day to ye'".
When spoken with an Irish accent, it generally sounds like Top o' ta Mornin ta ya. But the prase itself is top of the morning to you.
Sounds to me like you are pure Irish. Top of the morning to you !
It is an old Irish saying for "Good Morning," but it usually means the Top of The Morning is dawn. (The actual saying was Top o' the mornin'- an Irish accent.)To which you should reply... and the balance of the day to you!
top of the morning to ya
The common Irish greeting "Top o' the morning to you!" has the traditional response "And the rest of the day to ye'".
"Top of the morning to you" is an Irish saying that means " I wish the best of the morning to you." or to have a good morning. The proper response would be "and the rest of the day to you".
Yes,they do.
When spoken with an Irish accent, it generally sounds like Top o' ta Mornin ta ya. But the prase itself is top of the morning to you.
Sounds to me like you are pure Irish. Top of the morning to you !
It is another way to say "good morning," often associated with the Irish. When you wish someone the "Top of the Morning," you are wishing them the best part of the morning. To which they should reply, "and the balance of the day to you." This is wishing you a good rest of the day.
Maidin Luain is "Monday morning" in Irish.
There is no Irish for this phrase -- it is never used in Ireland and seems to be a total American invention. Most Irish people cringe when they hear it.
Hollywood. no self respecting Irish person ever says it. ever.I agree 100%!
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