Komz a rez brezhoneg?
Do you speak Breton?
Would you like to be able to answer the question by saying….
Ya, un tammig hepken (yes, a little bit?)
Would you like to learn some simple Breton?
I’ll be publishing some simple Breton words and phrases here every Sunday.
To Drink – evañ
Red Wine – Gwin ruz
White Wine – Gwin gwenn
Cider – Ch istr
Beer – Bier
Muscadet – Muskadig
The Bar – An davarn
Cheers! – Yec’hed mat!
Where are the toilets? – Pelec’h emañ ar privezioù?
3 Responses to “Komz a rez brezhoneg?”
Hi, Keith….I sing in a shanty ‘sea-song’ group based in Swansea, South Wales and recently returned from a festival held in Waterford, Eire. There we were once again privileged to meet and sing alongside the Breton group ‘Les Souilles au fond de calle’ (which I was told translates as ‘sewer rats’….leg pull?).They also have followers who regularly do the Breton hand-holding chain dance which is totally charming to watch and fairly tricky to take part in.
Good morning Keith…
WOW!! That’s amazing! I knew it was a different language but had no idea that it wasn’t a “French” sounding language… What is it’s base? Do you speak it?? Take care, Leesa
Graham – I believe the dancing becomes easier (and indeed, almost natural) when you’ve imbibed enough of the local Cidre!
Leesa – I don’t speak the language but it comes from the old Cornish/Welsh/Celtic that was brought over by the early inhabitants.
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