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Friday, 2 August 2013

13 phrases you’ll only hear in Ireland

Below are 13 phrases you'll only hear in Ireland. Might come in handy for visitors and locals as well. Do you have unusual phrases you'll only hear in your country? Share with us in the comment box...

 

1. When describing a meal

bone
 

2. When scrambling for the right word

yoke
 

3. When expressing mild envy

newcar
 

4. When recounting a favourite anecdote

thinking
 

5. When describing a person

girls
 

6. When discussing good weather

rain
 

7. When addressing the past

cobh
 

8. When expressing sympathy

sling
 

9. When describing a crime

bike lock
 

10. When accepting a compliment

penneys
 

11. When imparting tragic news

grave
 

12. When meeting anyone not from Kilkenny

kilk
 

13. When having any conversation at a funeral

funeral
 

 

 

 

 

 


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