translation

Marion Gunn mgunn at UCD.IE
Fri Feb 5 10:52:31 UTC 2010


Elizabeth's list is incomplete, Conor - Manx is equally important. Your 
choice of language will, of course, depend on your own background and 
that of your school and its location. Would you enlighten us on the 
above points?

Scríobh ejp10:
> Conor:
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> On Feb 4, 2010, at 12:59 PM, Conor Parker:
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>> I am trying to get a translation for an engraving on a memorial 
>> plaque, and it is very important that it is correct. I was referred 
>> to this listserv by the director of the language department at my 
>> school.  I would like to translate the phrase "May angels lead you 
>> in" to celtic.  Any help would be much appreciated.
>> Thank you,
>> Conor
>
> This list may or may not be the best resource.
>
> For one thing, you need to identify WHICH Celtic language should be 
> used. The best bets would be Modern Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, 
> Breton or possibly Cornish. Your choice will probably depend on the 
> history of your institution.
>
> After that, I would recommend finding universities which teach those 
> languages for a translation for more information.
>
> Hope this helps a little.
>
> Elizabeth Pyatt
> Moderator, Celtling



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