Old Words, New Lessons—Learn Irish the Wise Way
The Irish language is full of short, powerful sayings called “seanfhocail” (pronounced “shan-uk-ill”), or proverbs. These old words carry new lessons that still matter today—especially for curious kids!
Wise Words in Irish (Seanfhocail)
- Is fearr cairde ná ór. = Friends are better than gold.
- Tús maith leath na hoibre. = A good start is half the work.
- Ní neart go cur le chéile. = There is no strength without unity.
These are more than just phrases—they teach values like friendship, teamwork, and effort in a playful, memorable way.
Activities to Learn Irish Wisdom
Proverb Puzzle
Cut up each part of an Irish proverb and let kids put the pieces together—and guess the meaning!
Make Your Own Seanfhocal
Ask kids to write their own wise sentence and translate it into Irish using online resources.
Dinolingo doesn’t just teach words—it shares the culture and heart behind them. With interactive games and storytelling, kids aged 2–14 explore Irish wisdom in fun, age-appropriate ways, online or offline.
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