The Best "Seanfhocails"
What is a seanfhocal?
Pronounced "shan-uc-al", it is a word that translates from Irish (Gaeilge) to "old saying" in English. A seanfhocal is a highly important aspect of the Irish language and culture, as it adds to the colloquialism of the language.
"Tóg go bóg é" - Take it easy
"Nuair a bhíonn an t-ól istigh, bionn an chaill amuigh" - When the drink is in, sense is out the window
"Nuair a bhíonn an cat amuigh, bionn an luch ag rince" - When the cat is away, the mouse will play
"An rud is annamh is iontach" - What's seldom is wonderful
"Beatha duine a thoil" - Everyone to their own tastes
"Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam" - A country without a language is a country without a soul
"Ní féidir bheith ag feadaíl is ag ithe mine" - You can't whistle and eat a meal at the same time
"Ní neart go cur le chéile" - There is strength in numbers
"Ní thagann ciall roimh aois" - Sense comes with age
Pronounced "shan-uc-al", it is a word that translates from Irish (Gaeilge) to "old saying" in English. A seanfhocal is a highly important aspect of the Irish language and culture, as it adds to the colloquialism of the language.
"Tóg go bóg é" - Take it easy
"Nuair a bhíonn an t-ól istigh, bionn an chaill amuigh" - When the drink is in, sense is out the window
"Nuair a bhíonn an cat amuigh, bionn an luch ag rince" - When the cat is away, the mouse will play
"An rud is annamh is iontach" - What's seldom is wonderful
"Beatha duine a thoil" - Everyone to their own tastes
"Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam" - A country without a language is a country without a soul
"Ní féidir bheith ag feadaíl is ag ithe mine" - You can't whistle and eat a meal at the same time
"Ní neart go cur le chéile" - There is strength in numbers
"Ní thagann ciall roimh aois" - Sense comes with age
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