Irish Translation Forum

Hello all! it is so good to see that there is a forum for the Irish language. As of late i have had the blessing of having an Irish close friend, and have been increasingly curious of the Irish language and culture. I'm sure that I'll benefit from you all, and I hope to also be a blessing as well.
I suppose my first question is if you know of a good two-way translation ste, and if so, can you point me to it? This way, I can look up for myself all the basic nouns and such without being such a bother here.
Thank you for all your help, and may God bless you!

In the top of this page it says Dictionary (ext.), it's quite useful.

You've also got more online dictionaries on the left column link: Dictionaries

I don't know if there's any translator, but with these dictionaries you'll get the meaning of most nouns, verbs, preps, etc.. you'll just need to understand the grammar

Fáilte Arbolsegunda

Automated translator sites and programs should never be used as learning tools.
There are plenty of free resources for learning Irish, like this one:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/ir ... /learners/ on the internet

and we have a learner's section here: http://www.irishgaelictranslator.com/lessons/

If you're willing to part with $6.95, then I'd reccomend the Collins Gem Irish Dictionary
(it's pocket size and has just been redesigned!) for a very handy reference. There are even some grammar tips in it and some sample verb tables.

For a more extensive look at Irish grammar: www.nualeargais.ie/gnag/gramadac.htm

and a good look at Irish pronunciation (with soundfiles): www.fiosfeasa.com/bearla/language/sounds.htm

Thank you, Ciaran and Méabh, for your kindly answers. Pardon as well the painfully easy-to-answer question. I am sure I will get a lot of use out of the sites you mentioned. Thanks again, and God bless you!

Fadhb ar bith! (No problem)

Go n-éirí leat
(Good luck)