Do you know what it's meant to mean? I just tried searching in the University of Wales online dictionary and it doesn't come up.
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Do you know what it's meant to mean? I just tried searching in the University of Wales online dictionary and it doesn't come up.
A good example would be "tiocfaidh ar la," which sounds like "chuck yer la" from my perspective.
Yeah, or I would say it more like Shu-vorn, but then I'm actually English so I'm probably saying it wrong
Pronunciations change across Ireland - my sister-in-law is called Roisin and her immediate family pronounce that Roe-sheen, but her aunt from Donegal pronounces it Roh-sheen.
I don't think it has a direct translation but I gather it means something like 'cuddle' or 'love'. I have a feeling that when we say 'coochie coo' to a baby it might come from this Welsh word but I am not sure.
Edited to add - I found cwtch in the Urban dictionary. It seems it can be translated as 'safe place', or 'cuddle' . It also says
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I have Irish ancestors, too.Hey, that sound you hear? My Irish ancestors spinning in their graves, the ones in Ireland and the the ones that emigrated here in the late 19th C.Let's not get into the absurdity that is the Irish language.
*ducks in case TheGodBen or any other Irish folk are around*
American English v. British English - AE wins by 250 million votes
I find the differences between how Americans versus people in the UK spell certain words amusing however I think from a simple utilitarian point of view AE is easier for non English speakers to learn.
Thoughts?
Daily writing tips
The differences
I find the differences between how Americans versus people in the UK spell certain words amusing however I think from a simple utilitarian point of view AE is easier for non English speakers to learn.
Thoughts?
Daily writing tips
The differences
I can't say the word Loch.
Loch sounds like Lock when I say it.
I've tried loke, lox, loax... Nothing, she said it wasn't how you say the word Loch.
"You can't really say it, you're not Scottish."
Those were her words and for all I know, she may have a point (This was over the internet.)
I sum, I would sound like a Klingon if I was to try to say Loch correctly now, failing lock/loke/lox/loax...
I'm not going to lie, until I can say Loch correctly, I'm happy with
"Lock."
Loch sounds like Lock when I say it.
I've tried loke, lox, loax... Nothing, she said it wasn't how you say the word Loch.
"You can't really say it, you're not Scottish."
Those were her words and for all I know, she may have a point (This was over the internet.)
I sum, I would sound like a Klingon if I was to try to say Loch correctly now, failing lock/loke/lox/loax...
I'm not going to lie, until I can say Loch correctly, I'm happy with
"Lock."
Mr. Pedantic checking in!
Welsh isn't a "Gaelic" language. But it is a "Celtic" language.
The "Gaelic" (or "Goidelic") languages are Irish, Scottish, and Manx.
Welsh and Cornish are "Brythonic".
Re: American English v. British English - AE wins by 250 million votes
I'm not sure what you mean by "win", except in a humorous way (which I guess it's the point
). Due to the difference in population between the two countries, I suppose there are more native speakers of American English than of British English, but BE is the most commonly taught internationally (Europe, Asia, and South America at least). Not to mention Canadian English, Australian English, and New Zealand English, which are closer to BE than to AE.
Personally, I prefer BE as I find it more aesthetically pleasing, but I am known to employ Americanism sometimes, out of convenience or simply confusion between the two.
I'm not sure what you mean by "win", except in a humorous way (which I guess it's the point
). Due to the difference in population between the two countries, I suppose there are more native speakers of American English than of British English, but BE is the most commonly taught internationally (Europe, Asia, and South America at least). Not to mention Canadian English, Australian English, and New Zealand English, which are closer to BE than to AE.Personally, I prefer BE as I find it more aesthetically pleasing, but I am known to employ Americanism sometimes, out of convenience or simply confusion between the two.
Re: American English v. British English - AE wins by 250 million votes
American English is taught in the Philippines... That's political though, the US and the Philippines go way back... As a result, Filipinos and Filipinas alike sound American to me when speaking English. I think that's pretty cool, makes for polite aswell as making for cool too, it's something quite cool in it's self, that American (& Filipino) Accent.
American English is taught in the Philippines... That's political though, the US and the Philippines go way back... As a result, Filipinos and Filipinas alike sound American to me when speaking English.
I think that's pretty cool, makes for polite aswell as making for cool too, it's something quite cool in it's self, that American (& Filipino) Accent. 
Re: American English v. British English - AE wins by 250 million votes
I of course employ American English, with two notable exceptions. I prefer to spell the word judgement with the 'e' as having the 'g' next to the 'm' just looks silly. Also, I prefer to spell words like cancelled and travelled with two 'l's because it just makes more sense to me. With one 'l' they should sound like "can-SEEL-ed" and "trav-EEL-ed."
I of course employ American English, with two notable exceptions. I prefer to spell the word judgement with the 'e' as having the 'g' next to the 'm' just looks silly. Also, I prefer to spell words like cancelled and travelled with two 'l's because it just makes more sense to me. With one 'l' they should sound like "can-SEEL-ed" and "trav-EEL-ed."
Re: American English v. British English - AE wins by 250 million votes
However, the way most people actually speak and using the examples of colour versus color or defense versus defence they way it's pronounced seems to me the AE is more accurate.
And yes I was trying to be funny with the 250 million votes in favor of AE versus British English.
However, the way most people actually speak and using the examples of colour versus color or defense versus defence they way it's pronounced seems to me the AE is more accurate.
And yes I was trying to be funny with the 250 million votes in favor of AE versus British English.
Re: American English v. British English - AE wins by 250 million votes
cancelled is one of the most interesting words IMHO in the English language save the word 'knife,' which even Trek poked fun at during one episode of TNG.
Even in the US the word cancelled is spelled both ways by different American airline companies at departure gates.
cancelled is one of the most interesting words IMHO in the English language save the word 'knife,' which even Trek poked fun at during one episode of TNG.
Even in the US the word cancelled is spelled both ways by different American airline companies at departure gates.
Re: American English v. British English - AE wins by 250 million votes
That American Band with the Lead Guitarist born in London but rasied in America... Living Colour... Has always confused me (a little) over the spelling of their name, being an American Band (with a British born member) using the BE spelling for the band's name.
That American Band with the Lead Guitarist born in London but rasied in America... Living Colour... Has always confused me (a little) over the spelling of their name, being an American Band (with a British born member) using the BE spelling for the band's name.
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