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Saying “Thank You,” “Thanks” and “Thanksgiving” in Irish Posted by róislín on Nov 25, 2012
(le Róislín) Some of you might remember previous discussions of Irish terms for “thanking” and “giving thanks” (URLanna thíos). As we’ve discussed before, Googling the term “Thanksgiving Day” in Irish is not likely to bring up a huge number of hits, since it’s not an Irish holiday. Nevertheless, it’s widely celebrated in the United States…
Comhaireamh Síos go Lá (an) Altaithe Posted by róislín on Nov 18, 2009
(le Róislín) For years, I wondered what the best way would be to say “Thanksgiving Day” or “Happy Thanksgiving!” i nGaeilge. Since it’s not a traditional holiday in Ireland, or Europe in general for that matter, there is no real precedent for this particular phrase. I’ve experimented with several versions, and since the advent of…