Folks,

I discovered your board via a google search.

I live in a condominium in Juneau, Alaska, USA. It's name is Saebroc. I have always thought the pronunciation is "Say-Brok," but some folks think it is "See-Brok".

Might someone advise the correct pronunciation?

Thank you for any comments.

David Grove

I think that word is Scott's Gaelic. If it were Irish, it would be "Say-Bruck".

Why do you ask it here? It's not Celtic, at least it's not a normal spelling of any Celtic language. It's not Scots Gaelic spelling , if it is ( doesn't exist in that language)

David,
do you have any background or even anecdotal evidence as to the origins of the name? I'm assuming you suspect some gaelic connexion. Was there an historic population of Gaels there at some time?

I am unaware of the true background of the name. When we purchased the place, we asked about the name and were told that "no one knows, but the general impression is that it is Gaelic." That's all I know about it.

It sounds like that allegation is in error.

Thank you all for your comments.


Regards,

DG

Whenever there is a strange word, they say it's Gaelic :-)

I'm thinking it is simply a personalization of "sea brook". I made the connection in my head before confirming it in a google search.

Lughaidh - Since he thought it to be of Celtic origin he asked here. Where would you have directed him?

I appreciate all your consideration.

But, I don't want to waste any more of anyone's time on a "wild goose chase".

Thanks again. No need for any further discussion.

DG

P.S. Maybe it is just someone's (the original developer, perhaps-- long since bankupt) idea of trying to create a distinctive name for marketing purposes. I don't know. It would be consistent with the local environment-- We are at tidewater, immediately next to a small mountain stream that flows into the ocean.

maybe it's a typo on the sign ;-) I spent some time going to Montclair State Universtiy until they corrected it...

I've been told there are some areas of alaska with scandinavian influence/settlement...perhaps something like that?

There are definitely pockets of Scandinavian heritage in Southeastern Alaska (where I am located).

I will do some more local inquiry.

DG