Alexa Learns Irish Words & Phrases
- amazon has updated Alexa to include 20 popular Irish words and phrases, aiming to enhance user connection with the voice assistant and celebrate irish culture.
- Language plays a crucial role in how people interact with Alexa, according to Amazon.
- The following 20 words and phrases, identified through Amazon's research, are now part of Alexa's repertoire:
Alexa Now Speaks Irish: Amazon Adds Popular Phrases to Voice Assistant
amazon has updated Alexa to include 20 popular Irish words and phrases, aiming to enhance user connection with the voice assistant and celebrate irish culture. The update, launched in collaboration with comedian Aisling Bea, allows users to learn and interact with common Irish expressions.
The Irish Lexicon for Alexa
Language plays a crucial role in how people interact with Alexa, according to Amazon. This update aims to provide a more culturally relevant and engaging experience for users, especially those with Irish heritage or an interest in Irish culture. Customers can initiate the experience by asking, “alexa, teach me some Irish sayings.”
The following 20 words and phrases, identified through Amazon’s research, are now part of Alexa’s repertoire:
| Phrase |
|---|
| It’s grand |
| What’s the craic? |
| Ah sure, it’ll be grand |
| Thanks a mill (million) |
| What’s the story |
| Fair play to ye |
| Sound |
| Eejit |
| How’s things |
| You know yerself |
| That’s gas |
| health |
| Yer man |
| C’mere to me |
| Who’s yer man / yer woman |
| Adding “ah” before a sentence |
| Giving out |
| Flat out |
| The craic was 90 |
| Good man yerself |
Collaboration with Aisling Bea
Amazon partnered with Irish comedian Aisling Bea to help refine Alexa’s understanding and delivery of these phrases. Bea, known for her fast wit and Irish heritage, likely contributed to ensuring the phrases are used authentically and with the correct nuance. This collaboration highlights Amazon’s commitment to cultural sensitivity and accurate depiction.