Shaun Floyd

The Irish word for gravestone is leac uaighe. leac uaighe refers to a stone marker placed at the head of a grave to identify the person buried there.

The English word “now” is translated into Irish as anois. anois is the most standard and widely used term for “now” in the Irish language.

The Irish word for “six” is sé. Use sé for the number six. When you count or tell the time, put a in front of it, as in a sé.

The Irish word for strawberry is sú talún. sú talún refers to the strawberry, which is an accessory fruit.

The English word gorse is aiteann in Irish. Both forms refer to the evergreen shrub known as gorse.

The English word shillelagh is translated into Irish as sail éille. sail éille is a noun used to describe a wooden club that ends with a large knob.

The Irish phrase for “unfortunately” is ar an drochuair. ar an drochuair is used to describe something happening through bad luck.

The English word virginity is translated into Irish as maighdeanas or ócht. The term refers to the state or characteristic of being a virgin.

The English word “ourselves” is translated into Irish as muid féin.

The English phrase ‘banshee’ is translated into Irish as bean sí. In Irish folklore, a bean sí is a female spirit. This noun is feminine.