Irish Gaelic Idioms

Essential Day-to-Day Idioms to Instantly Sound More Fluent and Speak with Confidence

lingoXpress

• Publisher: lingoXpress
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN: 9781991325136
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Languages & Linguistics
• Subtopic: Languages
• Index: Languages & Linguistics

Learn to speak Gaelic like a pro with Irish Galiec Idioms: Essential Day-to-Day Idioms to Instantly Sound More Fluent and Speak with Confidence.

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to sound more natural when speaking Gaelic. It's packed with common idioms used in everyday conversations, making it easier to understand the Irish and express yourself like a native.

Each idiom comes with a simple explanation, there are also exercises and examples to show you how to use it.Whether you're learning Gaelic for fun, travel, or work, this book will boost your confidence and fluency.

Inside, you'll find:

Useful idioms explained in plain English.

Practice exercises to help you learn faster and memorize the idioms.

Easy examples so you can start using the idioms in real-life situations.

Get your copy today and start sounding more fluent in Gaelic right away!

Table of contents

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• Is maith an scéalaí an aimsir Literal: Time is a good storyteller. Meaning: Time reveals the truth.
• Tóg go bog é, tógfaidh sé go bog é Literal: Take it gently, it will take gently. Meaning: Patience is key to success.
• Ní hé lá na gaoithe lá na scolb Literal: The day of the wind is not the day of the scold. Meaning: Don't make decisions in haste.
• Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile Literal: A beetle recognizes another beetle. Meaning: People in similar situations understand each other.
• Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin Literal: There's no hearth like your own hearth. Meaning: There's no place like home.
• Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine Literal: People live in the shadow of one another. Meaning: We depend on each other.
• Bíonn gach tosach crónán Literal: Every beginning is a croon. Meaning: Every start is difficult.
• Is fearr rith maith ná droch-sheasamh Literal: A good run is better than a bad stand. Meaning: It's better to retreat than face a losing battle.
• Níl aon rian nach bhfuil deireadh leis Literal: There is no path that doesn't have an end. Meaning: Everything comes to an end.
• Connect Them Together Below are two lists: one with idioms and one with their translations. Draw lines from the idioms on the left to the matching translations on the right. Depending on your reading device, you might need a notepad. Idioms 1.Bíonn gach tosach crónán 2.Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile 3.Ní hé lá na gaoithe lá na scolb 4.Is maith an scéalaí an aimsir 5.Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine Meanings 1.Time reveals the truth 2.We depend on each other 3.Don't make decisions in haste 4.Every start is difficult 5.People in similar situations understand each other
• Answers 1.Bíonn gach tosach crónán Every start is difficult 2.Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile People in similar situations understand each other 3.Ní hé lá na gaoithe lá na scolb Don't make decisions in haste 4.Is maith an scéalaí an aimsir Time reveals the truth 5.Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine We depend on each other
• Writing Exercise Try to remember at least 3 idioms you learned! Write them down along with their translations as a way of memorizing them.
• Fág an tír agus gheobhaidh tú an sagart Literal: Leave the country and you will find the priest. Meaning: You will always find help if you need it.
• Tóg an ghealach agus íoch an ghrian Literal: Take the moon and pay the sun. Meaning: Everything has a price.
• Is aoibhinn beatha na tuaithe Literal: The life of the countryside is blissful. Meaning: A simple life is often the best.
• An té nach bhfuil láidir, ní foláir dó a bheith glic Literal: The one who is not strong must be clever. Meaning: If you can't be strong, be smart.
• Tógfaidh sé seal é Literal: It will take a while. Meaning: It will take time.
• Is fearr an tsláinte ná na torthai Literal: Health is better than fruits. Meaning: Good health is more important than material gains.
• Ar aon chuma Literal: At any rate. Meaning: Regardless of the circumstances.
• An rud is annamh is iontach Literal: The rarest thing is wonderful. Meaning: Rare things are precious.
• Ní féidir an dara arís a thabhairt Literal: You cannot give the second time again. Meaning: You can't undo what's been done.
• Connect Them Together Below are two lists: one with idioms and one with their translations. Draw lines from the idioms on the left to the matching translations on the right. Depending on your reading device, you might need a notepad. Idioms 1.Fág an tír agus gheobhaidh tú an sagart 2.Is aoibhinn beatha na tuaithe 3.Tógfaidh sé seal é 4.An rud is annamh is iontach 5.Is fearr an tsláinte ná na torthai Meanings 1.A simple life is often the best 2. You will always find help if you need it 3.Good health is more important than material gains 4.It will take time 5.Rare things are precious
• Answers 1.Fág an tír agus gheobhaidh tú an sagart You will always find help if you need it 2.Is aoibhinn beatha na tuaithe A simple life is often the best 3.Tógfaidh sé seal é It will take time 4.An rud is annamh is iontach Rare things are precious 5.Is fearr an tsláinte ná na torthai Good health is more important than material gains
• Dúisigh an lacha, déanfaidh sí an chuach Literal: Wake the duck, she will do the quacking. Meaning: Actions will follow naturally.
• Is fearr a bheith i do luí ná i do sheasamh Literal: It's better to be lying down than standing. Meaning: It's better to wait for the right moment than to rush.
• Ar mhaithe le lá na gaoithe Literal: For the sake of the day of the wind. Meaning: Preparing for something uncertain.
• Is binn béal ina thost Literal: A sweet mouth in silence. Meaning: Silence can be golden.
• Ní hé an t-iasc a bheireann an rósta Literal: It's not the fish that catches the roast. Meaning: Things are not as simple as they seem.
• Bíonn dhá thobar ann Literal: There are two wells. Meaning: There are two sides to every story.
• Connect Them Together Below are two lists: one with idioms and one with their translations. Draw lines from the idioms on the left to the matching translations on the right. Depending on your reading device, you might need a notepad. Idioms 1.Ní hé an t-iasc a bheireann an rósta 2.Is binn béal ina thost 3.Is fearr a bheith i do luí ná i do sheasamh 4.Dúisigh an lacha, déanfaidh sí an chuach 5.Ar mhaithe le lá na gaoithe Meanings 1.It's better to wait for the right moment than to rush 2.Actions will follow naturally 3.Preparing for something uncertain 4.Things are not as simple as they seem 5.Silence can be golden
• Answers 1.Ní hé an t-iasc a bheireann an rósta Things are not as simple as they seem 2.Is binn béal ina thost Silence can be golden 3.Is fearr a bheith i do luí ná i do sheasamh It's better to wait for the right moment than to rush 4.Dúisigh an lacha, déanfaidh sí an chuach Actions will follow naturally 5.Ar mhaithe le lá na gaoithe Preparing for something uncertain
• Ar feadh na seachtaine Literal: For the week. Meaning: Temporarily or for a short period of time.
• Is é an chiall atá i ngach rud Literal: It's common sense in everything. Meaning: Sense is often found in simplicity.
• Ceist na gcóras Literal: The question of the systems. Meaning: Dealing with bureaucracy.
• Ní féidir é a choinneáil Literal: You cannot keep it. Meaning: It's impossible to control.
• Complete the Word Below are four idioms with one missing word. Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom. 1.Ní hé an t-iasc a ______ an rósta 2.Ní féidir an dara arís a ______ 3.______ sé seal é 4.Ar ______ le lá na gaoithe
• Answers 1.Ní hé an t-iasc a bheireann an rósta 2.Ní féidir an dara arís a thabhairt 3.Tógfaidh sé seal é 4.Ar mhaithe le lá na gaoithe
• Is fearr deich gcéad ná deich míle Literal: Ten hundred is better than ten thousand. Meaning: Small, sure gains are better than large, uncertain ones.
• Ar an mhuir mhór Literal: On the great sea. Meaning: In a vast or difficult situation.
• Is í an t-aoibhinn an spraoi Literal: Joy is the delight. Meaning: Happiness is the best feeling.
• Ní féidir an corraigh a chur faoi chosa Literal: You cannot put a bend under the feet. Meaning: You can't control everything.
• Agus nach bhfuil mórán éadaí ort Literal: And you are not wearing many clothes. Meaning: You're not in a good position.
• An bhileog faoi dhruim an mhóna Literal: The leaf under the back of the fur. Meaning: You’re hiding something of importance.
• Is maith an duais é an chleachtadh Literal: Practice is a good reward. Meaning: Practice makes perfect.
• Beidh lá eile ag an bpaorach Literal: Another day will come for the beggar. Meaning: There’s always hope for the future.
• Is é an ceol an t-uachtarán Literal: Music is the president. Meaning: Music can move or inspire people.
• Go dté tú i ngleic Literal: Go into the struggle. Meaning: To face a challenge.
• Ní bhíonn an chraobh ghránna ach faoi pholl Literal: The evil grain basket only lies under the hole. Meaning: Evil actions are eventually discovered.
• Má tá tú ábalta comhrá a dhéanamh leis na cat, beidh tú maith go leor Literal: If you can talk to cats, you will be fine. Meaning: If you can deal with difficult situations, you can manage anything.
• Seolfaidh tú na báid agus beidh an céile agat Literal: You will send the boats and have the mate. Meaning: You must make tough decisions.
• Ní féidir a chosc ar gach rud a bhaineann leis an gcat Literal: You can’t stop everything related to the cat. Meaning: Some things are inevitable.
• Agus beidh an éirí amach ag teacht Literal: And the uprising is coming. Meaning: A challenge is coming.
• Agus beidh sé ina fhaillí Literal: And it will be a failure. Meaning: Some things are destined to fail.
• Is maith an t-ócáid na spraoi Literal: The occasion of the fun is good. Meaning: The right time makes everything fun.
• Bíonn siad an-dílis Literal: They are very loyal. Meaning: Loyalty is essential.
• Ní féidir an scriosta a shábháil Literal: You cannot save the destroyed. Meaning: Some things cannot be fixed.
• Connect Them Together Below are two lists: one with idioms and one with their translations. Draw lines from the idioms on the left to the matching translations on the right. Depending on your reading device, you might need a notepad. Idioms 1.Is í an t-aoibhinn an spraoi 2.Agus beidh sé ina fhaillí 3.Ní féidir a chosc ar gach rud a bhaineann leis an gcat 4.Go dté tú i ngleic 5.An bhileog faoi dhruim an mhóna Meanings 1.To face a challenge 2.You’re hiding something of importance 3.Some things are destined to fail 4.Happiness is the best feeling 5.Some things are inevitable
• Answers 1.Is í an t-aoibhinn an spraoi Happiness is the best feeling 2.Agus beidh sé ina fhaillí Some things are destined to fail 3.Ní féidir a chosc ar gach rud a bhaineann leis an gcat Some things are inevitable 4.Go dté tú i ngleic To face a challenge 5.An bhileog faoi dhruim an mhóna You’re hiding something of importance
• An chéim amháin ag an am Literal: One step at a time. Meaning: Take things slowly and carefully.
• Agus beidh sé ina cheist na catha Literal: And it will be a question of battle. Meaning: A situation is becoming a struggle.
• Ní féidir na titim a chosc Literal: You can't stop the fall. Meaning: Some outcomes are unavoidable.
• Agus beidh sé ina fhadhb Literal: And it will become a problem. Meaning: Some issues will inevitably become problems.
• Ár scéal féin Literal: Our own story. Meaning: Each person has their own experiences.
• Ní fheiceann sé taobh amháin Literal: He does not see one side. Meaning: He is blind to the other side of the argument.
• Go raibh maith agat Literal: May it be good for you. Meaning: Thank you.
• Is fearr rith na héan Literal: The run of the bird is better. Meaning: Quick action is better than hesitation.
• Níl aon mháistir na héalóga Literal: There is no master of the sea. Meaning: Everyone is vulnerable in some way.
• Ní bhfuil sé ag iarraidh smaoineamh Literal: He is not wanting to think. Meaning: He is avoiding making a decision.
• Ní féidir é a dhéanamh Literal: You cannot do it. Meaning: It’s impossible.
• Éirigh agus téigh i ngleic Literal: Rise and go into the struggle. Meaning: Face challenges head-on.
• An áireamhán ar an bplé Literal: The calculator on the debate. Meaning: Calculation is key in discussions.
• Níl aon scéal ach an réamhfocal Literal: There is no story but the preface. Meaning: The start is always crucial.
• Is tú an ceannaire Literal: You are the leader. Meaning: You have to take charge.
• Beidh sé ina dhuine atá ar an eolas Literal: He will be someone who is knowledgeable. Meaning: He will be well-informed.
• Ní féidir é a fháil Literal: You cannot find it. Meaning: It's impossible to locate or solve.
• Tús maith leath na hoibre Literal: A good start is half the work. Meaning: Starting well makes the rest easier.
• Éist go cúramach Literal: Listen carefully. Meaning: Pay close attention.
• Beidh sé ina chatha sa deireadh Literal: It will be a battle in the end. Meaning: It will be a challenge to the very end.
• Ní féidir a dhéanamh níos fearr Literal: You cannot do it better. Meaning: It's already the best it can be.
• Ní féidir é a bhaint amach Literal: You can't reach it. Meaning: Something is out of reach.
• Téigh i ngleic Literal: Go into the struggle. Meaning: Confront the issue.
• Tá an saol bán is dubh Literal: Life is black and white. Meaning: Things are either one way or the other.
• Tá sé chomh maith agus atá sé Literal: It is as good as it is. Meaning: It is what it is.
• Tá sé sásta a bheith níos fearr Literal: He is willing to be better. Meaning: Someone is striving for improvement.
• Fág go deas é Literal: Leave it nicely. Meaning: Leave it in good condition.
• Seiceáil na smaointe Literal: Check the thoughts. Meaning: Consider carefully before acting.
• Tógálaí an fear Literal: The builder of the man. Meaning: Someone who builds strength or skill.
• Déanfaidh sé fáilte Literal: He will make a welcome. Meaning: He will receive a warm reception.
• Writing Exercise Try to remember at least 10 idioms you learned! Write them down as a way of memorizing them.
• Ní féidir an múineadh a dhéanamh ar an mbealach Literal: You cannot teach the way. Meaning: Learning is personal.
• Níl cead saothair ann Literal: There is no permission for labor. Meaning: There's no work available.
• An tréimhse doimhne Literal: The period of depth. Meaning: A serious or deep issue.
• Connect Them Together Below are two lists: one with idioms and one with their translations. Draw lines from the idioms on the left to the matching translations on the right. Depending on your reading device, you might need a notepad. Idioms 1.Déanfaidh sé fáilte 2.Fág go deas é 3.Tá sé chomh maith agus atá sé 4.Beidh sé ina dhuine atá ar an eolas 5.Níl aon scéal ach an réamhfocal Meanings 1.The start is always crucial 2.He will receive a warm reception 3.Leave it in good condition 4.It is what it is 5.He will be well-informed
• Answers 1.Déanfaidh sé fáilte He will receive a warm reception 2.Fág go deas é Leave it in good condition 3.Tá sé chomh maith agus atá sé It is what it is 4.Beidh sé ina dhuine atá ar an eolas He will be well-informed 5.Níl aon scéal ach an réamhfocal The start is always crucial
• Complete the Word Below are four idioms with one missing word. Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom. 1.An tréimhse ______ 2.Éirigh agus ______ i ______ 3.Beidh sé ina ______ sa deireadh 4.Agus ______ sé ina fhadhb
• Answers 1.An tréimhse doimhne 2.Éirigh agus téigh i ngleic 3.Beidh sé ina chatha sa deireadh 4.Agus beidh sé ina fhadhb
• Ní féidir é a dhéanamh níos faide Literal: You cannot do it any further. Meaning: It's at its limit.
• Ar a shon féin Literal: For his own sake. Meaning: Doing something for personal benefit.
• Ní féidir seo a dhéanamh anois Literal: You cannot do this now. Meaning: It’s not possible at the moment.
• Ag obair le chéile Literal: Working together. Meaning: Collaboration leads to success.
• Iontas na saoire Literal: The wonder of the holiday. Meaning: The joy of a break or vacation.
• Déarfaidh sé an méid atá uaim Literal: He will say what I want. Meaning: He will speak for me.
• Tá sé deacair ansin Literal: It is difficult there. Meaning: A situation is challenging.
• Ní féidir é a bhaint amach níos mó Literal: You cannot reach it any longer. Meaning: Something is beyond reach.
• Tógfaidh sé an dán Literal: He will take the poem. Meaning: He will take the challenge or task.
• Cuirfidh sé an stíl i gcrích Literal: He will finish the style. Meaning: He will complete the task in his way.
• Ní féidir é a dhéanamh i gcónaí Literal: You can’t do it all the time. Meaning: Some things can’t be done continuously.
• Ní dhéanfaidh sé na céimeanna Literal: He won’t take the steps. Meaning: He won’t follow through with a plan.
• Ag déanamh an obair a bhí déanta Literal: Doing the work that was done. Meaning: Repeating an effort.
• Cuirfidh sé na huirlisí Literal: He will put the tools. Meaning: He will use the resources available.
• Ní féidir é a thabhairt faoi deara Literal: You can’t notice it. Meaning: It’s not noticeable.
• Éirigh leis na hoibreacha Literal: Rise with the works. Meaning: Be successful in your tasks.
• Tógfaidh sé na céimeanna go maith Literal: He will take the steps well. Meaning: He will follow through effectively.
• Complete the Word Below are four idioms with one missing word. Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom. 1.Cuirfidh sé na ______ 2.Ní ______ sé na céimeanna 3.Ag obair le ______ 4.Tá sé ______ ansin
• Answers 1.Cuirfidh sé na huirlisí 2.Ní dhéanfaidh sé na céimeanna 3.Ag obair le chéile 4.Tá sé deacair ansin