The Tironian et – the ┐ you see in Irish
Learners of Irish may come across this unusual symbol ┐ when studying the language. But what is it and what does it mean? Simply put, it’s a Tironian et and….
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Irish language adjectives – what to do with them?
Irish adjectives (aidiachtaí) have three declensions, each with the same case structure as the nouns i.e. nominative, vocative, genitive, dative. An adjective is simply a word which describes the noun….
Condolences in Irish / Comhbhrón i nGaeilge
If you would like to express your condolences in Irish to someone, below are options to choose from. The below is if you’re literally saying may their soul be at….
Nouns and Adjectives Coming Together
I already wrote about Irish noun genders here but what about nouns and adjectives when they come together? An adjective directly following a noun follows the gender rules relating to….
Féin vs Héin: What’s the difference?
When listening to native Irish speakers, you may notice that some of them say ‘héin’ instead of ‘féin’ when referring to themselves, for example, mé héin / liom héinig. By….
15 of the Best Irish Language Podcasts
What should you listen to next? Discover the rich world of Irish language podcasts that cater to both learners and more fluent speakers. From fast-paced discussions to literary explorations, these….
An Modh Ordaitheach – The Imperative Mood
The imperative is used when giving a direction, an order or telling someone to do something. On the surface that may sound like it’s a rather stern aspect of Irish….
How to order food in the Irish Language
When ordering the food it is important to use the Future Tense form of Bí (to be). However, it’s also important to note that Bí is an irregular verb and….
An Modh Coinníollach – It’s not as hard as it looks
An Modh Coinníollach (The Conditional Mood) is very straightforward and there’s no need to fear it. To form the conditional mood (technically conditional is not a tense but a mood….
Yes or No in Irish – Tá vs Níl when to use them
There is no Irish for yes and no. That’s right, there are no all-purpose or generic words in Irish just to mean them. So how do we answer questions in….