Focal an Lae - discussion thread

An Lon Dubh · **Joined:** Fri 30 Sep 2011 10:08 pm **Posts:** 1313

Bríd Mhór wrote:

Very interesting.
I would understand "Do bhagair sé orm" as "he threatened me".

It can mean that as well in Munster, in fact it's the usual meaning, but it can indeed mean "to wink". It's
usually a teasing wink or a wink used as a silent signal. It's also used for a nod or hand gesture used as a signal.

Bríd Mhór · **Joined:** Sun 28 Aug 2011 8:29 pm **Posts:** 2996

It reminds me of the first time I heard the Ulsterism.
"Níl a bhuíochas ort". (meaning "thank you").
I thought it meant the opposite, that you aren't being shown gratitude. :LOL:

Breandán · **Posted:** Sun 14 Oct 2012 8:06 pm

Bríd Mhór wrote:

It reminds me of the first time I heard the Ulsterism.
"Níl a bhuíochas ort". (meaning "thank you").
I thought it meant the opposite, that you aren't being shown gratitude. :LOL:

I think Níl a bhuíochas ort is more like "Don't mention it", but níl buíochas ar bith acu air does mean "they are not at all pleased with him" and níl aon bhuíochas acu ar a chéile means "they are not on friendly terms"/"there's no love lost between them". :darklaugh:

Saoirse · **Posted:** Sun 14 Oct 2012 9:06 pm

"sop = dry grass stalk

Níl ann ach sop in áit na scuaibe. = It is only a whisp of hay instead of a brush (meaning - a poor substitute/makeshift)"

This is a great expression! Thanks a million for putting some of the words into sentences. It is extra hassle for you, but great to show us how to use them. Isn't a 'sop' also a drinking straw?

Bríd Mhór · **Joined:** Sun 28 Aug 2011 8:29 pm **Posts:** 2996

Saoirse wrote:

"sop = dry grass stalk

Níl ann ach sop in áit na scuaibe. = It is only a whisp of hay instead of a brush (meaning - a poor substitute/makeshift)"

This is a great expression! Thanks a million for putting some of the words into sentences. It is extra hassle for you, but great to show us how to use them. Isn't a 'sop' also a drinking straw?

No hassle really. I'm glad they help.

sop = a drinking straw - I haven't heard that but it is a good word for it.

Saoirse · **Posted:** Wed 21 Nov 2012 11:25 pm

Today's word 'tinn' has had an interesting consequence in our house. Our kids sometimes mix up 'sick' and 'sore' in English because the same word is used for both of them in Irish!

Mick · **Joined:** Fri 18 Nov 2011 2:27 pm **Posts:** 622

In Munster there's a difference between tinn (sore) and breoite (sick). I think it's just Connacht that uses tinn for both situations.

In Ulster, tinn means sick and they have another word for sore that I can't remember right now. I'm sure Lughaidh or someone will know the word I'm trying to think of.

Saoirse · **Posted:** Sun 09 Dec 2012 12:25 am

With today's Focal an Lae, I almost expected Bríd to sing it! :lah:

Bríd Mhór · **Joined:** Sun 28 Aug 2011 8:29 pm **Posts:** 2996

Saoirse wrote:

With today's Focal an Lae, I almost expected Bríd to sing it! :lah:

After a few of these :guiness:

maybe.

Saoirse · **Posted:** Sun 09 Dec 2012 11:27 am

Bríd Mhór wrote:

Saoirse wrote:

With today's Focal an Lae, I almost expected Bríd to sing it! :lah:

After a few of these :guiness:

maybe.

Now THAT would be a soundfile worth downloading and posting on YouTube with your new smiley dancing to it! viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1733
Bet it'd go viral!! :mrgreen:

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