Irish

The Irish word for shamrock is seamróg. seamróg refers to the trefoil leaf of any clover.

The English phrase ‘happy holidays’ is translated into Irish as laethanta saoire sona dhuit. This phrase is used as a holiday greeting.

The English word daisy is translated into Irish as nóinín. nóinín refers to the flower species Bellis perennis.

The English verb unburden is translated into Irish as do racht a ligean amach.

The English phrase “bad words” is translated into Irish as drochfhocail.

The Irish word for cockroach is ciaróg. ciaróg is used to refer to this specific type of insect.

The Old Irish greeting for “hello, welcome” is Fo chen! To greet one person directly, say Fo chen duit!, “welcome to you”.

The Irish word for kitten is puisín. The word refers to a young cat.

To say “welcome home” in Irish, use fáilte abhaile.

The English word ‘shadow’ is translated into Irish as scáth. The noun refers to an area protected by an obstacle.