Irish words used in the English language
Ok kiddo, did you know that some words we use in English actually come from another language called Irish? I know, pretty cool, right?
Let's start with one you might know: shamrock. You know how on St. Patrick's Day people wear those little green plants with three leaves? Well, that's a shamrock, and it's a word that comes from Irish.
Another word you might have heard of is leprechaun. You know those little guys who wear green and hide pots of gold at the end of rainbows? Yep, they're from Irish too.
And speaking of rainbows, did you know that the word for rainbow in Irish is "gairdín bó"? It's a bit different from the word we use in English, but it's still pretty cool.
There's also a word in Irish "craic" that means having fun or a good time. You might hear people say "what's the craic?" to ask what's happening or to check if anything exciting is going on.
And finally, there's the word "sláinte", which means cheers or good health. People often say it when they're drinking with friends or toasting to something important.
So there you have it, kiddo! Some Irish words we use in English. Pretty neat, huh?
Let's start with one you might know: shamrock. You know how on St. Patrick's Day people wear those little green plants with three leaves? Well, that's a shamrock, and it's a word that comes from Irish.
Another word you might have heard of is leprechaun. You know those little guys who wear green and hide pots of gold at the end of rainbows? Yep, they're from Irish too.
And speaking of rainbows, did you know that the word for rainbow in Irish is "gairdín bó"? It's a bit different from the word we use in English, but it's still pretty cool.
There's also a word in Irish "craic" that means having fun or a good time. You might hear people say "what's the craic?" to ask what's happening or to check if anything exciting is going on.
And finally, there's the word "sláinte", which means cheers or good health. People often say it when they're drinking with friends or toasting to something important.
So there you have it, kiddo! Some Irish words we use in English. Pretty neat, huh?