What does Brach mean in Gaelic?

The term brách is equivalent to 'eternity' or 'end of time', meaning the phrase may be translated literally as 'Ireland until eternity' or 'Ireland to the end (of time)'. Éire go Bráth (or Éirinn go Bráth) is also used in Irish and means the same thing.
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Is Erin Go Bragh Gaelic?

Understanding Irish Gaelic

“Éirinn go Brách” translates to “Ireland forever.” This is a popular Gaelic phrase that most Irish Americans are very familiar with. There is an Anglicized, misspelled version that is used more often, “Erin go Bragh,” which does not really mean anything.
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What is the Celtic word for peace?

"Siochain" is the Irish word for peace.
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Is there a Gaelic word for yes?

yes = Dh' òl no= Cha do dh' òl.
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Does sea mean yes in Irish?

Is é (sea) or ní hé: Yes or no - literally meaning "it is" or "it isn't".
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The Irish Language (Gaelic)



What is the most Irish thing to say?

Here are 15 Irish expressions to break out on St. Paddy's Day:
  1. May the road rise up to meet you. ...
  2. Sláinte! ...
  3. What's the craic? ...
  4. May the cat eat you, and may the devil eat the cat. ...
  5. Two people shorten the road. ...
  6. Story horse? ...
  7. On me tod. ...
  8. Acting the maggot.
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How do the Irish say OK?

Grand (an iconic bit of Irish slang) Grand means OK. You'll hear it most commonly used as a response to, 'How's it going'/'How are you feeling?
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How do the Scottish say no?

You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).
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Do the Irish say cheers?

So how do you say “Cheers”? “Cheers” in Irish is sláinte which is pronounced a bit like “slawn-che”. Sláinte means “health”, and if you're feeling brave, you can say sláinte is táinte (“slawn-che iss toin-che”), meaning “health and wealth”.
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What does the Scottish word Slangevar mean?

Slange Var is Gaelic for 'Cheers, to your health'. Our product is an award winning, zesty non-alcoholic drink made from fresh lime juice, ginger, cider vinegar, a hint of honey and water. Slange Var is a very versatile product.
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What does Siochan mean?

Noun. síocháin f (genitive singular síochána) peace.
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How do you say peace in German?

Translation of peace in German
  1. 1 Frieden.
  2. 2 Friede.
  3. 3 Ruhe.
  4. 4 Eintracht.
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How do you pronounce Éire go Brách?

The standard version in Irish is Éire go Brách, which is pronounced [ˈeːɾʲə ɡə ˈbˠɾˠaːx].
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What do the Irish say before drinking?

Sláinte means "health" in Irish and Scottish Gaelic. It is commonly used as a drinking toast in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.
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What is Ireland's nickname?

Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for IRELAND'S NICKNAME [erin]
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How do you respond to thank you in Irish?

Irish has many ways to say "you're welcome" as an answer to "thank you". And older speakers didn't use it before they learn English, I think. Have a look at Dinneen's dictionary at "fáilte" and you won't find any mention of "you're welcome" as an answer to "thank u".
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How do you say thank you in Irish?

Go raibh maith agat

Pronounced gur-uv mah ah-guth, “go raibh maith agat” is the phrase the Irish use to express their gratitude for something or simply “thank you”.
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Why is Niamh pronounced Neev?

Not to be confused with the Irish spelling of Naomh, a different name meaning “saint”. Niamh is pronounced “neeve”, with the letters “mh” producing a “v” sound in the correct spelling of the Irish form.
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What do the Scottish call their wife?

Scottish Word: Wallie.
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What is a Scottish girl called?

4 letter answer(s) to scottish girl

LASS.
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Why is Och Aye noo offensive?

“Och aye the noo!”

This is one of those Scottish phrases that can be heard in countless parodies aimed at poking fun at the Scots' dialect and accent. Its direct English translation is “Oh yes, just now”. And, while some Scots may chuckle along with you, it is considered quite offensive by others.
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What do Irish call their friends?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend.
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What is considered rude in Ireland?

When driving, especially in more rural areas, it's considered rude in Ireland to not acknowledge an oncoming driver. This is done by simply lifting a finger off the steering wheel in greeting. You could raise the whole hand if you recognize the person, but at least a slight wave motion in passing is expected.
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What is a fanny in Ireland?

Fanny pack: The term fanny in Irish is applied exclusively to female genitalia, so whatever you are wearing, it isn't a fanny pack; it's a waist-belt or a waist-pouch.
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