Irish Lingo… Irish Passport for Paddy’s Day….Speaking of beer, we all know that a libation at an authentic Irish pub is a big part of the celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day. And as you share a drink or two, thanks to Ancestry you can also talk the talk. Freshen up on your Irish lingo and toast to one of these famous sayings:
- Expression: “Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla clíste.”
Pronunciation: Iss faar Gay-el-geh brish-teh naw Bay-er-lah clish-teh
Translation: Broken Irish is better than clever English.
- Expression: “May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright, happy hours. That stay with you all the year long.”
- Expression: “Tá onóir ag an aois agus uaisle ag an óige.”
Pronunciation: Tah on-ower egg on eesh ogg-uss ush-le egg on owe-egg-eh
Translation: Age is honourable and youth is noble.
- Expression: “May the luck of the Irish
Lead to happiest heights
And the highway you travel
Be lined with green lights.”
- Expression: “Níl saoi gan locht.”
Pronunciation: Neel see gon luch(k)t
Translation: There’s not a wise man without fault (we all have our weaknesses).
- Expression: A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.
- Expression: “Éirinn go Brách”
Pronunciation: Erin go Braugh
Translation: Ireland forever!
