The Little Book of Irishisms: Know the Irish through our Words

ISBN: 1914437004

Author: Alexander, Aimee

Condition: New

If an Irish person said to you, Gimmie that yoke, would you think they were talking about an egg? If so, 99% of the time, youd be wrong. How about banjaxed, bockety or craic? Any idea what they mean?The Little Book of Irishisms is for anyone who wants to understand the Irish, not just how we speak English, but how we are as people, relaxed about some things, picky about others.Its also for those who'd like to sound Irish, even just for St. Patricks Day. An ambitious goal. But why not give it a lash for the craic?In this little book, youll learn handy tricks to Irishify your sentences - and how to avoid those clangers that people think we say but never actually do, like the classic, Top of the morning to you.Youll even achieve the impossible and discover how to pronounce Irish names - like Clodagh, Tadhgh or Caoilfhinn. Call it a public service.If youre coming to Ireland and want to fit right in, this books for you. If you cant make it to our little nation, heres a way of visiting in spirit. Go on, go on, go on. You will, you will, you will, to quote the infamous Irish comedy, Father Ted.The Little Book of Irishisms is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys being part of the Irish community.