Our good friend James O'Neill is going to help us learn a few common Irish phrases.
IRISH = AMERICAN
- cráic = fun. (pronounced 'crack')
- deadly/savage = awesome
- slag = to make fun of
- cop on = snap out of it
- gaff = house
- biscuits = cookies
- cookies = chocolate chip cookies
- crisps = chips
- chips = fries
- lashing = raining heavily
- cheers = thanks
- grand = fine
- cuppa = cup of tea
- boot = trunk
- car boot sale = yard sale
- busker = street performer
James is a third-year graphic design student at Dublin Institute of Technology. He is the media director at St. Mark's Church, plays bass, and enjoys cooking/eating. James will be one of two students coming with us to Connect, our annual Students for Christ Europe conference at the end of July.
James and a few other students in St. Mark's have been a tremendous blessing to Katy and me as we integrate into Irish culture. This is one of many friendships that is sure to last a lifetime.