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24th August 08, 12:28 PM
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 Originally Posted by DWFII
I know (or think I know) that slainte is pronounced "slanj-uh" with the last syllable sometimes dropped altogether. How is failte (sp?) pronounced?
Sláinte = "slaan-sha"
Fáilte = "Fall-sha"
How is "mo croi" pronounced? And what does it mean?
How is "tuatha" pronounced?
Mo chroi = "mo (gutteral, like "loch") ch-oye
It means "my heart" as a term of endearment, usually said "A Stór Mo Chroí" which means "Darling of my heart" pronounced "Ah store mo ch-oye"
Tuatha = "too-ha"
Last edited by beloitpiper; 24th August 08 at 12:38 PM.
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