I'm glad that there is a strong interest in this language. It was a language that was almost wiped out, but the strength and stubbornness of the Gaels wouldn't let their language die. Here in this forum we'll talk about all forms of the Gaelic language - Scottish, Irish, and Manx. We'll also look into dialects of other gaelic decent language. If you have any questions, on the language, or on how to say something in Gaelic, feel free to ask. I'll also post resources for learning Gaelic and funny phrases to make you laugh!
As always, be polite to people in this forum. Here we'll try to learn together Gaelic and help others as we go. Just treat others as you'd want to be treated, and we'll get along fine.
Thanks! Dannah
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Shameful, I know, but even though I'm from a Celtic Province where Scots Gaelic is still kicking around, I can't speak a stitch of it.
But that's all going to change, isn't it?
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"I am a Canadian by birth, but I am a Highlander by blood and feel under an obligation to do all I can for the sake of the Highlanders and their literature.... I have never yet spoken a word of English to any of my children. They can speak as much English as they like to others, but when they talk to me they have to talk in Gaelic."
-Alexander Maclean Sinclair of Goshen (protector of Gaelic Culture)
Ciamar a tha sibh? - How are you all? I'm a beginner in learning Scots Gaelic and it's a pretty hard task for me...but it's part of the cultural heritage and should not die out! Besides that I love the sound of Gaelic voices...I'm glad we have a place for it at CR! Eager to learn, Danann!
oldraven, it's never too late for a change...let's start together!
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"Now here's my secret", said the fox, "it is very simple. It is only with ones heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye."
("The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery)
"The soul would have no rainbow, if the eye had no tears." (Native American Proverb)
Realm: second star to the right, straight until morning
Greetings Danann!!!! And congratulations on the forum!!!! I think it is something that has needed to be here! I made a couple beginner's threads to get the ball rolling. I hope I wasn't stepping on any toes. If so, just delete 'em.
I look forward to learn more in the way of Scots Gaelic. CelticRose, had started a thread in the Scotland forum, for Scots Gaelic, but it has gotten too advanced for me. So maybe we can differing levels of difficulty or advancement????
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"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." Oscar Wilde
Some men are drawn to oceans, they cannot breathe unless the air is scented with a salty mist. Others are drawn to land that is flat, and the air is sullen and is leaden as August. My people were drawn to mountains- Earl Hamner Jr.
Many Congrats, Danann! Know you will do a great job!
I had started that one Scots Gaelic in Scotland, but like barrdas said, it has become so advanced...........I am really lost in there now! So glad to have this forum!
Hi everyone, I really wish to learn gaelic,tonight I have try but 2 sites who have been highly recommend I cannot hear anything because of my stupid computer.So it's hard to learn if you can't prononce anything.In my medieval trip I didn't choose if I will be a celt , scot or another character but I think knowing a bit of gaelic will give a touch of realism and I know a few people who will be impress. Anyone have site to recommend to learn gaelic for beginner and later for advance?
May I ask , how did you say highland in gaelic?And if it's not too much asking , how did you say moon or daughter of the moon in gaelic?Thank you so much.
I wasn't sure where to put this -- WizardofOwls, please move it wherever you think it belongs if you need to. WizardofOwls mentioned this site before in cinnection with pronunciation, but I wanted to repeat the reference, because it has a whole lot more to offer: idiomatic stuff, folklore and riddles, issues of grammar and orthography, games for kids, it's just very rich and fascinating to really go through this whole site.