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Warpy

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6. Back in the day, the Irish language didn't have a simple "no."

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Tue Mar 17, 2026, 02:24 PM

Mar 17

It's a lovely shorthand word that requiires no explanation and one that has since been adopted.

It's why, when asked if they approve of anything from fashion to politics, they're likely to give a detailed description of their feelings on the subject and it is often pungent if those feelings are negative.

The Scots are good at this, too.

https://talkpal.ai/culture/why-is-there-no-word-for-yes-or-no-in-the-irish-language/

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"Nobody does more brutal fashion reviews than the irish." [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Mar 17 OP

Still laughing at the 'communion card'. blm Mar 17 #1

I thought of Das Boot displacedvermoter Mar 17 #2

Wonderful! I think no one some_of_us_are_sane Mar 17 #3

Thank you for the laughs, that was great. Buddyzbuddy Mar 17 #4

I was wearing a snakeskin coat in Ireland BaronChocula Mar 17 #5

Back in the day, the Irish language didn't have a simple "no." Warpy Mar 17 #6

Lol! mwmisses4289 Mar 17 #7