Admin Why Irish say sorry?
To the American, “sorry” means “I apologize.” But in Ireland, “sorry” means “excuse me” — whereas “excuse me” in Ireland seems to imply “forgive me.” “You don’t have to excuse yourself,” people might say — or at least imply. You just say “sorry” — and the Irish will excuse you.
What does TA bron orm mean?
there is sadness on me
In Irish we say “ta bron orm”. Literally translated, this means “there is sadness on me” or, expressing it more usefully, “I am a saddened person.”
What is the Irish way of saying something?
THE IRISH WAY with words is a complex one. We all know that our conversational tone has been hit with the Hiberno-English brush where the construction of sentences comes more from the Gaeilge tradition than an English grammar book. (“I’m after eating my dinner”; “Is that yourself there?”)
Are there any slang words used in Ireland?
Indeed, since the dawn of time, the Irish have managed to invent our very own slang words and phrases to unleash on all unfamiliar with the lingo! In this article, we highlight the most commonly heard Irish idioms and words, their meanings, and examples of how they are used in everyday speech. You will be talking like a seasoned pro in no time!
Are there any words that make no sense outside of Ireland?
Or where whole phrases that otherwise make no sense at all, make perfect sense to an Irish person. (“Stop the lights!” – from Irish 1970s gameshow Quicksilver; “Sure, you know yourself”) And then there are those words we have for everyday items that just don’t translate abroad at all.
What do you call someone who is angry in Ireland?
A state of discontentment, envy, or sometimes, wishing of ill will for those who achieve success on a friend or a person of higher power or authority. It is a term most commonly used by angry Irishmen for the current state of their lives, caused by another Irishman’s fortune.