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Heather Fraser Hurtt
| | Posted on Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 02:37 pm: | 
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My brother is having his first child in November and my parents are of Irish/Scottish decent. They are looking for endearing alternatives for "grandma" and "grandpa." I would appreciate any help in translation and pronunciation. Thank you so much.
-Heather Fraser Hurtt |
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James
| | Posted on Sunday, July 06, 2003 - 03:30 am: |
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Séanathair = Grandfather
Séanmhathair = Grandmother
Literally, these mean "old father" and "old mother" respectively.
There are a couple of diminutive forms or alternatives that I can't call to mind right now. Give me a bit to dig out a dictionary and I'll try to provide something a bit easier on the tongue.
There are a number of native speakers who can also give you some more "authentic" options. Many of them grandmothers and grandfathers, themselves!
Le meas,
James |
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Antóin
| | Posted on Sunday, July 06, 2003 - 06:32 pm: |
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Mamó - Grandma. Pronounced Mam-Oh
Daideo - Grandad. Not sure of pronunciation
Don't think seanathair and seanmhathair would be used by a child to address grandparents. |
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PAD
| | Posted on Sunday, July 06, 2003 - 07:24 pm: |
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Daideo Dad- Oh |
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hfraserhurtt
| | Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2003 - 08:46 pm: |
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Thanks so much for your help!
I really appreciate it.
-Heather |
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James
| | Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2003 - 07:33 am: |
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Heather, A Chara,
Don't forget yourself in this equation. You are the child's aunt. I believe that word is "Antín" or something close to that.
"From the cradle" is an idiomatic expression meaning to have learned Irish as a first language. Sound's like this kid is going to be well on his/her way!
Le meas,
James |
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