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A place to learn and discuss the Celtic languages as they were and as they are.

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Latest Activity: Mar 27

Irish
Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam.
A country without a language is a country without a soul.
Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste, ná Béarla cliste.
Broken Irish is better than clever English.

Scottish Gaelic
Am fear a chailleas a chanain caillidh e a shaoghal.
He who loses his language loses his world.
Chan fhiach cuirm gun a còmhradh.
A feast is no use without good talk.

Welsh
Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon.
A nation without a language is a nation without a heart.

Manx
Cheer gyn chengey, Cheer gyn ennym.
A country without a language is a country without a name.

Cornish
Me na vadna cowz a Sowznack!
I will not speak English!
Comero weeth na ra whye gara an vorr goth rag an vorr noweth.
Take care that you don't leave the old road for the new road.

Breton
Hep brezhoneg, breizh ebet.
Without Breton there is no Brittany.

Discussion Forum

Speak a Celtic Language? 5 Replies

I figured it would be nice to see which among us might already know a Celtic language. It is always nice to meet others with similar interests and skills and may be a good opportunity to find someone…

Started by Breandán. Last reply by Sally Austin Sep. 29, 2009.

Celtic Languages 1 Reply

Celtic languages are languages that are descended from the Indo-European language that is sometimes described as "Common Celtic". Once spoken throughout Europe and even in Asia Minor, it is now spoke…

Started by Breandán. Last reply by iain williams Sep. 14, 2009.

Cuir seo ar aghaidh chuig gach duine a bhfuil aithne agat orthu! 1 Reply

Please send this to everyone you know / Cuir seo ar aghaidh chuig gach duine a bhfuil aithne agat orthu. English below Iontaobhas daonchairdis i mbun Suirbhé Mór na Gaeilge Tá Iontaobhas an Gaelsc…

Started by Breandán. Last reply by Celtic Networks Jul. 5, 2009.

Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnachle | Movie About the Gaelic Language 3 Replies

Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnachle The story is about the eldest son of a nobleman who falls in love with a girl from the country. Unfortunately, she is unable to kiss him without the finery of th…

Tagged: kings, seachd, inaccessible, pinnachle

Started by Celtic Networks. Last reply by Celtic Networks Mar. 4, 2009.

Comment Wall

Comment by Sergi on March 17, 2009 at 3:59am: Hello. I can't speak Gaelic, Brezhoneg... but I'd like to understand that languages. I've been reading the sentences in Irish, Scottish Gaelic... and I feel them near me. I'm from Catalunya and I speak Catalan (my language). I think it's nice to find a group like this.

Comment by Breandán on March 17, 2009 at 5:38am: You speak Brezhoneg, Sergi? (Breton)

If so, you are welcome to share what you know here! I know little about Breton, and it would be nice to learn.

Comment by Sergi on March 18, 2009 at 1:49am: No, but I've been in Breizh and I'm interested in it. I'd like to know more about this language.

Comment by Chris Palmer on January 10, 2010 at 4:43pm: Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon - A nation without a language is a nation without a heart. I love this saying, and its so very true, I think Cymru and Eire are the only 2 Celtic countries with a Celtic language as an official language :(

Our friends in Breizh, and Yr Alban should also have their languages officially recognised as well!

Comment by Ted Henderson on March 25, 2010 at 7:06am: In order to immerse myself fully in my celtic heritage, I've been attempting to learn Scot's Gaidhlig. It's so hard because there's no one to converse with. I learned a few sentences and some structure, but I haven't studied inabout a year now and the flow has become a little shadowy for me. Will attempt to revive myself and post here as time allows.

Tapadh leibh!

Comment by Breandán on March 25, 2010 at 12:59pm: I look forward to your posts!

Maybe if you start up again, you could post what you are learning so others could follow along. I would be happy to do so, I am learning Irish, but I have planned to learn Gaidhlig, as well as Manx. My goal is to learn all of the Gaelic languages.

Slan leat!

Comment by Ted Henderson on March 26, 2010 at 4:44pm: Breandan- that's really quite a goal- I wish you all the luck in the world. I found that learning the inflections and aspirations for speaking Gaidhlig to be quite challenging. Makes it more than just memorizing. I have a couple of software programs - Languages of the World, and Teach Yourself Gaelic that without which I would have no hope of learning the language at all. They are quite good at teaching the correct enunciation and aspirations for the words. I'll dig em out and load em up again and get back into it. Actually, it sounds like a darn fine idea!
Tapadh leibh mo cariadh!
Lathha math leibh!

Comment by Breandán on March 26, 2010 at 6:39pm: Yeah, I am using a book and CD's from Teach Yourself Irish. It helps a lot, that and I am watching TG4 on a regular basis, haha, it helps me get use to hearing it and I build vocabulary.

Best of luck to you, as well!

Comment by L.B. on March 26, 2010 at 7:00pm: I have Rosetta Stone Irish but I am going at it slow and I don't have anyone to practice with.
I have a CD for Scottish Gaelic but I found it to be very hard--not Rosetta Stone another program.

Comment by Ted Henderson on March 26, 2010 at 9:37pm: Interestingly enough- I have found myself drawn more to the ancient Cymri or brythonic language of wales- welsh I suppose was one of the first celtic dialects spoken in the british isles- barring the Picts or Cruithni language which is documented as being quite different from any form of Gaelic. The Picts did communicate with the Irish and the Welsh people, but, the Romans couldn't understand them without an interpreter.
I guess I'd better stick with Gaidhlig for now- maybe Welsh will be next for me.

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