@IarfhlaithO

I’m curious about the term “native speaker”.

I recognize the importance of supporting the #Gaeltacht. Folks there have been raised in the teanga and are part of an unbroken line of #IrishLanguage usage

That said, I aspire to be a competent #caighdean speaker. I like to think that is a noble aspiration - call me deluded 😜

I guess non-native speakers, such as myself, will never have the blás, but I think it is a distinction that may not be helpful

Martin

#Gaeilge

@naturepunk

LOL 😝. No punches pulled there, but I totally hear you

Part of reengaging with the language in a healthy way is understanding the colonial impact on #Gaeilge as central element of cultural oppression.

There was never any intent to encourage bilingualism. I imagine the language was considered by British overlords as something that needed to be eradicated

Beir bua!

#IrishLanguage

4) "Is the dinner not ready yet?"

You've heard it. Maybe you've said it. It's not bad English. It's Irish.

Mollie Guidera explains why on this week's Irish Stew.

🎙️ Link in thread ⬆️

#HibernoEnglish #Gaeilge #IrishLanguage #MastoDaoine