Irishism

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪɹɪʃˈɪzəm/

Irishism (noun)

  1. A word, phrase, or grammar pattern from Irish used in another language.
  2. A speech habit or expression that sounds typically Irish to other people.

Examples

  • This sentence uses an Irishism from the Irish language feature.
  • The teacher explained an Irishism that comes from an Irish language feature.