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Nollaig nó Nollag (How To Say ‘Christmas’ or ‘of Christmas’ in Irish) Posted by róislín on Dec 24, 2013
(le Róislín) As Christmas approaches, you might be wondering why there’s such a constant variation of whether to say “Nollaig” or “Nollag,” and in a similar vein, “An Nollaig” or “na Nollag.” First, the basic answer, and then some examples. And before that, a pronunciation pointer. What is the difference in sound between “Nollaig” and…
Séasúr na Nollag: A Christmas and New Year’s Matching Game (and Vocabulary Review) Posted by róislín on Dec 16, 2012
(le Róislín) In previous blogs, we’ve looked at various aspects of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays (URLanna thíos). Here we’ll review some of that vocabulary in a matching game. The dates are given in the left-hand column and holiday names in the right. Please note the following: a) The dates are in chronological order…
Meaitseáil Na Téarmaí (Téarmaí Shéasúr na Nollag) Posted by róislín on Dec 29, 2011
(le Róislín) We’ve had lots of vocabulary lately, much of which might be new to many readers. So how about a little review, matching the holiday concept or item to the holiday involved? The holidays will be listed in Colún A and the items and concepts in Colún B. And once again, for the dúshlán…
Téarmaí Nollag: Nollaig Shona duit! Nollaig Shona daoibh! srl. Posted by róislín on Dec 24, 2009
(le Róislín) Here are some of the basic terms for this holiday season: Oíche Nollag, Christmas Eve, but Oíche Lá Nollag, the night of Christmas Day An Nollaig, Christmas (note the use of the definite article, “the” Christmas) Lá Nollag, Christmas Day Nóta 1: Irish doesn’t really have a separate word for “eve” to distinguish “the…