I think you were taught wrong there. Buíochas do Dhia exists too (FGB has the two as equal variants).

And the reason both exist is because of two different constructions: buíochas a thabhairt do dhuine vs. buíochas a ghabháil/ghlacadh le duine. When there’s no verb involved, either statement can be intended:

(Tugaim) buíochas do Dhia
(Gabhaim/glacaim) buíochas le Dia

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Not a native speaker.

Always wait for at least three people to agree on a translation, especially if it’s for something permanent.

My translations are usually GU (Ulster Irish), unless CO (Standard Orthography) is requested.

That's very possible. And it could be that I misunderstood too.



That's interesting.

I always say, 'Buíochas le Dia' too. 'Buíochas do Dhia' sounds strange to me; I don't think I've ever heard it being used.

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I think that’s because buíochas a ghabháil/ghlacadh le duine means ‘to express one’s thanks to someone’—which is not usually what you do with God. You give thanks to him, you don’t express your thanks to him.

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Not a native speaker.

Always wait for at least three people to agree on a translation, especially if it’s for something permanent.

My translations are usually GU (Ulster Irish), unless CO (Standard Orthography) is requested.

or Her.........

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