IRISH language lovers now have the perfect resource to follow on Twitter.
'The Irish For...' which was set up by Darach O'Seaghdha aims to highlight words in the Irish language that you might otherwise have difficulty in finding out.
Here we go with a few examples of what people are asking about so far...
A fada a day takes away any confusion
A fada can make all the difference.
Ocht: eight
Ócht: virginity— The Irish For... (@theirishfor) July 26, 2015
For those who have emigrated from Ireland
I'm delighted to confirm that the Irish verb to Skype is 'scaidhpeáil'. ?? https://t.co/rId4JDTq7K
— The Irish For... (@theirishfor) September 12, 2016
When it's lunchtime
The Irish word 'aimirne' means a craving for food. pic.twitter.com/p5xPMZkUMj
— The Irish For... (@theirishfor) September 11, 2016
For the history buffs
While the Irish for caveman (or cavewoman) is 'uamhach', a Neanderthal is 'Néandartálach'. No listing (yet) for Homo Erectus as Gaeilge.
— The Irish For... (@theirishfor) September 10, 2016
I bet you've always wondered what the Irish for this was
The Irish for ventriloquist is 'bolgchainteoir', which translates literally as belly talker. pic.twitter.com/33yKWwsnT4
— The Irish For... (@theirishfor) September 10, 2016
If holidaying in Jamaica and want to show off some Irish
The Irish for reggae is 'reigé'. Roots reggae is 'reigé an tsean-nóis'. pic.twitter.com/MvVthgvOxk
— The Irish For... (@theirishfor) September 8, 2016
