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Good man ma da
Any Irish folks here?
I came across the expression "Good man ma da", and just about the only thing Google has to offer is that it's an "Expression of approval" (http://www.patricktaylor.ca/ptaylor language.html). Fair enough. But I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me what the "ma da" stands for? Bernard Share's Dictionary of Irish Slang doesn't have it. Maybe there's an alternative spelling?
Is it still used? Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else?
Thanks!
Bernie
I came across the expression "Good man ma da", and just about the only thing Google has to offer is that it's an "Expression of approval" (http://www.patricktaylor.ca/ptaylor language.html). Fair enough. But I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me what the "ma da" stands for? Bernard Share's Dictionary of Irish Slang doesn't have it. Maybe there's an alternative spelling?
Is it still used? Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else?
Thanks!
Bernie
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[nq:1]Any Irish folks here? I came across the expression "Good man ma da", and just about the only thing Google ... doesn't have it.
- [nq:1]Any Irish folks here?
- I came across the expression "Good man ma da", and just about the only thing Google ...
- doesn't have it.
- Maybe there's an alternative spelling?
- Is it still used?
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[nq:1]Any Irish folks here? I came across the expression "Good man ma da", and just about the only thing Google ... doesn't have it. Maybe there's an alternative spelling? Is it still used? Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else?[/nq]
I haven't heard it. "ma da" usually means "my dad".
Peter Duncanson, UK
(in alt.english.usage)
I haven't heard it. "ma da" usually means "my dad".
Peter Duncanson, UK
(in alt.english.usage)
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[nq:1]Any Irish folks here?[/nq]
No. This usegroup does not include Gaelic
Good music; unpleasant drunks.
GFH
No. This usegroup does not include Gaelic
Good music; unpleasant drunks.
GFH
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[nq:1]Any Irish folks here?[/nq]
I"m only Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Please post again then.
[nq:1]I came across the expression "Good man ma da", and just about the only thing Google has to offer is ... it. Maybe there's an alternative spelling? Is it still used? Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else? Thanks! Bernie[/nq]
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I"m only Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Please post again then.
[nq:1]I came across the expression "Good man ma da", and just about the only thing Google has to offer is ... it. Maybe there's an alternative spelling? Is it still used? Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else? Thanks! Bernie[/nq]
Posters should say where they live, and for which
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[nq:1]Any Irish folks here? I came across the expression "Good man ma da", and just about the only thing Google ... it. Maybe there's an alternative spelling? Is it still used? Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else? Thanks! Bernie[/nq]
I've never heard it and I don't know any Irish but in Scots Gaelic 'math' means good or well and it's pronounced 'ma'. It's used in ''s math sin' - (pro
I've never heard it and I don't know any Irish but in Scots Gaelic 'math' means good or well and it's pronounced 'ma'. It's used in ''s math sin' - (pro
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Peter Duncanson (BrE) schrieb:
[nq:2]Any Irish folks here? I came across the expression "Good ... still used? Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else?[/nq]
[nq:1]I haven't heard it. "ma da" usually means "my dad".[/nq]
Thanks, Peter. Every little bit helps, as they say. Cheers
Bernie
[nq:2]Any Irish folks here? I came across the expression "Good ... still used? Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else?[/nq]
[nq:1]I haven't heard it. "ma da" usually means "my dad".[/nq]
Thanks, Peter. Every little bit helps, as they say. Cheers
Bernie
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Pete schrieb:
[nq:2]Any Irish folks here? I came across the expression "Good ... Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else? Thanks! Bernie[/nq]
[nq:1]I've never heard it and I don't know any Irish but in Scots Gaelic 'math' means good or well and ... I think that might be where your 'ma da' comes from. In English we might say 'Good for him'. Pete[/nq]
Nice one! Sounds pretty convin
[nq:2]Any Irish folks here? I came across the expression "Good ... Where? Has anyone ever heard it anywhere else? Thanks! Bernie[/nq]
[nq:1]I've never heard it and I don't know any Irish but in Scots Gaelic 'math' means good or well and ... I think that might be where your 'ma da' comes from. In English we might say 'Good for him'. Pete[/nq]
Nice one! Sounds pretty convin
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