2006-07-11 13:27:05 · 14 answers · asked by Alexander 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
The irish language is spoken in my area. My partner is a fluent Irish speaker. He doesn't speak Irish to make a point of his 'Irishness' but simply because it's been the language he's used since he was a child, at home, school etc. I only know dribs and drabs of Irish, certainly not enough to follow a conversation and i intend to learn. I'm starting in a class in September.
I think the irish language is as important as Scottish gaelic because it is after all a nation's heritage. I know it's been used/abused for political purpose but why should it be allowed to become a dead language, such as latin for instance.
Many years ago, someone came out with Esperanto. It was to be Europe's language and we were all meant to use it. It didn't work out, in fact i have never ever met anyone who could speak Esperanto! But had it worked as planned, then we would all have lost on our native languages, be they French, German, English, Spanish, Portugese and ... Gaelic!
I do realise that many people may think Irish well past its sell by date but ... But it's not. In fact it is growing! It took me 6 months to find room in a class! And i mean a class for adult beginners.
2006-07-11 13:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
One of the best languages in the world.
the English, Irish accent is wonderful though I personally prefer the Southern dialect to the Northern. They are both good and the women love to hear it also.
2006-07-14 13:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by ?Master 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called "Gaelic", and most Irish people dont use it anymore. The Irish speak english with a thick accent.
2006-07-11 20:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being half Irish, it's great
2006-07-11 20:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I've ever heard it. But I'm half Irish on my moms side, so I hate it.
2006-07-11 20:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Princess Gemini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the brogue (not sure of the spelling) is an interesting language, my grandmother used to speak it. I don't think it is different from our language it is a certain way they say the words that's all.
2006-07-11 20:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by jdbrady07660 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SainmhÃniú
(Beautiful)
2006-07-11 20:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by eireblood2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`d love to learn it.I do have a tape/book set on Gaelic.
2006-07-11 22:33:14 · answer #8 · answered by Rich B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think double dutch wud be easier to learn but hey thats just the way the cookie crumbles i suppose
2006-07-11 20:32:32 · answer #9 · answered by MissElection 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's actually called something that's pronounced "gay-lik" I don't know how to spell it. It's very hard to imitate but the chicks love it.
2006-07-11 20:32:27 · answer #10 · answered by coleridge49 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋