What to use: the “w” or “v” difference in dialects
Firstly, let us preface that these are not exactly English “w” or “v” sounds, but this is how learners typically ask the question in relation to pronunciation. Basically speaking, “w”….
Category: Dialects
What is a native Irish speaker?
There seems to be a misunderstanding of what a native Irish speaker is, and this discussion is seen a lot in learner communities. Many people presume that because one was….
Which should I use – “i nGaeilge” or “as Gaeilge”
In short, you can easily spot learners because they tend to use ‘as Gaeilge’ to mean ‘in Irish’ for everything without knowing the dialectal variations. This is also prevalent across….
Can people call Irish, Gaelic?
In short, yes. Saying ‘Gaelic’ for Irish is ok and you can use it. That in itself doesn’t seem like a controversial statement but say it in Ireland or especially….
Irish Dialects
People say there are three main Irish dialects, Munster, Connacht and Ulster, but in truth, that is but a broad brush for the Irish of West Kerry, for example, is….
Context: A Brief History of Leinster Irish
This was a question that was posed on Reddit and answered by Erisceres (who I know). I’ve posted their response with their permission. Firstly, it’s best to understand the varieties….