Date Posted:02:18:35 01/05/04 Mon Author:Brian O'Cathain Author Host/IP: cache-loh-ab08.proxy.aol.com / 195.93.33.14 Subject: Re: Gaelic Grandma In reply to:
Deborah
's message, "Gaelic Grandma" on 07:49:08 01/03/04 Sat
>How do the Irish pronounce the words for grandmother?
>Is there a universal word used liked Mamo, or are
>there many, like in the states? Also, how do you
>pronounce them phonetically? Thanks bunches!
Día dhuit
The gaelic word for grandma is Sean Mhathar(shan wahar)(literally old mother). The affectionate word is Mamó
(mam-oh). Grandpa is Sean Athar (shan ahar)(old father)and it's affectionate word is Dadó(dad-oh) or Daidió(da-joe)
Is Mise Brian