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Bunús na Gaeilge - Basic Irish Language
There is no other way to revive Irish than for a crowd of people to spread it.
- Douglas Hyde
Note: The spellings and pronunciations used are based on Aideen's own natural use of Connemara Irish but they have been kept simple, so as to be understood where there are differences in the language.
For example, the word 'feicfidh' is used only in Connemara Irish; in Leinster, Ulster and Munster the word is 'cífidh'. There are two pronunciations; Leinster/Munster - kee-fee; Ulster - chee-fee.
The biggest problem for people whose native language is English is that the soft 't' and 'd' are in Irish, but not in English; it's difficult to 'reproduce' them in writing. Where I use 'th' and 'dh' here, they are best achieved by putting your tongue gently behind your front upper teeth."
Click here for our words & phrases Index.
Lesson 56: All Work and No Play
This lesson focuses on words and phrases related to job titles and finding employment.
It would appear we made a mistake and did this lesson twice. Nevertheless, they are different. So, until we decide what to do about it, click here for the other version of the same topic: Occupations.
Phrase: Jobs and Work
Irish: Postanna agus Obair
Pronunciation: pusth-uh-nah ah-gus ub-ir
Word: Job/Position
Irish: Post
Pronunciation: pusth
Word: Engineer
Irish: Innealtóir
Pronunciation: inn-ahl-thoh-ir
Word: Doctor
Irish: Dochtúir
Pronunciation: dhukh-thoo-ir
Word: Nurse
Irish: Banaltra
Pronunciation: bahn-ahl-trah
Word: Lawyer
Irish: Dlíodóir
Pronunciation: djlee-uh-dhoh-ir
Word: Teacher
Irish: Múinteoir
Pronunciation: moon-tchoh-ir
Word: Journalist
Irish: Iriseoir
Pronunciation: irr-ish-oh-ir
Word: Secretary
Irish: Rúnaí
Pronunciation: roo-nee
Word: Veterinarian
Irish: Tréidlia
Pronunciation: thraydh-lee-ah
Word: Publican
Irish: Tábhairneoir
Pronunciation: thawv-err-neoh-ir
Word: Barmaid/Barman
Irish: Cailín/Fear Tábhairne
Pronunciation: kahl-een/fahr thawv-err-neh
Word: Thatcher
Irish: Tuíodóir
Pronunciation: thee-uh-dhoh-ir
Word: Labourer
Irish: Oibrí
Pronunciation: ebb-ree
Word: Plumber
Irish: Pluiméir
Pronunciation: plum-ay-ir
Word: Electrician
Irish: Leictreoir
Pronunciation: lek-throh-ir
Word: Farmer
Irish: Feirmeoir
Pronunciation: ferm-eoh-ir
Word: Salary
Irish: Tuarastal
Pronunciation: thoor-ahs-thahl
Phrase: Application form
Irish: Foirm iarratais
Pronunciation: fwirm eer-ah-thish
Word: Interview
Irish: Agallamh
Pronunciation: ah-gahl-ahv
Word: Employee
Irish: Fostaí
Pronunciation: fuss-thee
Word: Employer
Irish: Fostóir
Pronunciation: fuss-thoh-ir
Phrase: Employment Agency
Irish: Gníomhaireacht Fostaíochta
Pronunciation: gneev-err-ukhth fuss-thee-ukhthah
Word: Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Irish: Athchoimriú
Pronunciation: ah-khwem-roo
Phrase: Every person to his (her) own job
Irish: Gach duine lena cheird féin
Pronunciation: gakh dhin-eh leh-nah kherdj fayn
Phrase: He is unemployed at the moment
Irish: Tá sé as obair faoi láthair
Pronunciation: thaw shay oss ub-irr fwee law-hir
Phrase: She has been promoted to a higher position
Irish: Tá sí tar éis áirde i gcéim a fháil
Pronunciation: thaw she thahr aysh aw-ir-djeh ih game ah aw-il
Phrase: I am going to apply for that job at the hospital
Irish: Táim chun chur isteach ar an bpost sin ag an oispidéal
Pronunciation: thaw-im khun kur is-tjiahkh err an busth shin egg ahn us-pidjail
Phrase: You must apply yourself to your work
Irish: Ní mór duit dúthracht a chaitheamh led' obair
Pronunciation: nee more gwitch dhooh-rukhth ah khah-huv ledh ub-ir
Phrase: What are the perks (benefits) that go with that job?
Irish: Cad iad na buntáistí a ghabhann leis an bpost sin?
Pronunciation: kahdh eedh nah bun-thaw-ish-thee ah ghow-un (hard 'g') lesh on busth shin
Phrase: Be certain to dress smartly for the interview
Irish: Bí cinnte gléasadh go slachtmhar le h-aghaidh an agallamh
Pronunciation: bee kin-tcheh glays-ah guh slahkhth-wahr le heye on ah-gahl-ahv
Phrase: I've sent my Résumé/Curriculum Vitae to several agencies
Irish: Táim tar éis m'athchoimriú a sheoladh chuig ghníomhaireachtaí éagsúla
Pronunciation: thaw-im thahr aysh m'ah-khwem-roo ah hih-oh-lah khwig gneev-err-ukhth-thee ayg-soo-lah
Phrase: What responsibilities did you have in your last position?
Irish: Céard iad na freagrachtaí a bhí id chúram sa phost seo thart?
Pronunciation: kayrdh eedh nah frahg-rukh-thee ah vee idh khoo-rum sah fussth shuh hahrth?
Phrase: What salary do you expect?
Irish: Cén tuarastal atá i gcoinne agat?
Pronunciation: kayn thoor-ahs-thahl ah-thaw ih gwinn-yeh ah-ghuth?
Phrase: I failed the interview
Irish: Theip orm san agallamh
Pronunciation: hep urm sahn ah-gahl-ahv
Phrase: I start the new job next week
Irish: Tosnaím sa phost nua an tseachtain seo chugainn
Pronunciation: thuss-nee-um sah fussth no-ah on tchokh-thun shuh hug-inn
 Note: This caught our eye. Yes, we know it isn't gaeilge, but it is fascinating. If nothing else, it is certainly language (and Irish language as well.)
Slanguage
by Bernard Share
...for all 'decent skins', 'crawthumpers', horse-protestants', 'hard chaws' and 'strong farmers'...a dictionary of Irish slang that's as amusing as it is informative.
Click here for Slanguage
For More Basic Irish please click here: Irish Index
Image: Gaeilge Beo from All Posters and Prints.
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Sun, Mar 4, 2018
Bitesize Irish Gaelic
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Irish Grammar
by Noel Mogonagle
This book is excellent for beginners who are wanting a book that gives basic grammar without all the extra information that confuses beginners. The book is well laid out, with information very easy to find. Amazon Reviewer
Here is a good follow-on to our words and phrases.
Click for Irish Grammar.
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Irish - English
English - Irish
Dictionaries
Note: We have yet to see a dictionary with phonetic pronunciations for each word. We suspect this is partly due to the variations. Providing for all four 'green fields' (Connacht, Leinster, Ulster and Munster), would be cumbersome at best. Still, someone may do it some day. Until then, these are all very good and recommended. Serious students will have more than one; they are inexpensive.
These two (either or both) are the handy-references needed to go with a good grammar or 'teach yourself' course.
We would need both (and some other help) if found wandering in a Gaeltacht late at night.
Amazon has an offer of either one combined with a grammar for a reduced price.
Click for Collins Gem
Click for Oxford Pocket.
As a total beginner in Irish, this has taught me quite a few words. The illustrations are beautifully done, and best of all, each word is given a rough English spelling of its pronunciation. Edited from an amazon review.
Click here for Kid's Irish Dictionary.
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While I wouldn't recommend you use many of these phrases, this is a terribly funny book. I picked it up after leafing through it at the store and finding phrases about sheep and inns and the hazards of driving in Ireland without insurance. Each little section starts out innocuously enough, then quickly degenerates into truly funny comments. If you like Monty Python or BlackAdder, this will really make you laugh. If you liked the Father Ted tv show, this little book will make you keel over giggling. Ah, go on, ya eejit, buy it already! Amazon Reviewer
(We want this, you may see a few on these pages - watch out).
Click for Wicked Irish
An easy-to-use program for learning on your own, or can be used as supplemental material for your classes. These new editions have been thoroughly revised and updated to include the engaging dialogues and helpful exercises you have come to expect from the Teach Yourself series.
Click for Teach Yourself
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The Best Irish Course Available! Three years ago I decided to learn Irish, and in the next two years I bought three different courses. The first two were simply useless, (that's the obvious reason for my buying new courses) you could learn some phrases, but not construct sentences yourself. Learning Irish, on the other hand, is an excellent book, which gives you a thorough vocabulary and grammatical knowledge. It consists of 36 lessons, all containing vocabularies, grammar instructions, texts and excercises. Amazon Reviewer.
Click for Learning irish
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