The Two ‘Haves’ of Irish: Possession as a State
Unlike English, the Irish language doesn't have a single verb for "to have." Instead, to say "I have a book", you say `TΓ‘ leabhar agam`, which literally means "A book…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Unlike English, the Irish language doesn't have a single verb for "to have." Instead, to say "I have a book", you say `TΓ‘ leabhar agam`, which literally means "A book…
Why does the "s" in the Irish word "slΓ‘inte" sound like an "sh"? The answer lies in slender and broad consonants, a core feature of Gaelic languages dictated by "ghost…
Have you ever heard a vowel that wasn't spelled, like the "a" in the Irish word *uisce* (ish-ka)? This phenomenon, called epenthesis, is where our mouths insert "echo vowels" to…
We often encounter Celtic myths in English, but this is like seeing a vibrant world in black and white. The true color and depth of these stories are inseparable from…
Discover the soul of the Irish language through its "seanfhocail", or ancient proverbs. These timeless words of wisdom offer more than just translation; they are a window into the core…
Like Spanish, Irish Gaelic has two verbs for 'to be', but the logic is entirely different. Instead of temporary vs. permanent, Irish divides the world between states of being and…
Forget runes and hieroglyphs; journey to ancient Ireland to uncover Ogham, a script written not on a page but on the very edge of stone. This unique alphabet of lines…
Ireland’s native language, Irish Gaelic, has seen a fascinating resurgence in recent years. Like a mythical phoenix rising from its ashes, the language, known as...