Unlike English, the Irish language doesn't have a single verb for "to have." Instead, to say "I have a book",…
Why does the "s" in the Irish word "sláinte" sound like an "sh"? The answer lies in slender and broad…
Have you ever heard a vowel that wasn't spelled, like the "a" in the Irish word *uisce* (ish-ka)? This phenomenon,…
We often encounter Celtic myths in English, but this is like seeing a vibrant world in black and white. The…
Discover the soul of the Irish language through its "seanfhocail", or ancient proverbs. These timeless words of wisdom offer more…
Ever wondered why Welsh and Irish, both Celtic languages, are so fundamentally different? The answer lies in the P-Celtic and…
Long before Old English was spoken, the island of Britain resonated with the sounds of another tongue: Brythonic. While the…
They were once a single language spoken across Ireland and Scotland, but a crucial phonetic split sent them down different…
Like Spanish, Irish Gaelic has two verbs for 'to be', but the logic is entirely different. Instead of temporary vs.…
Ever wondered about the difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic? This guide introduces the three living Gaelic languages—Irish, Scottish Gaelic,…
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