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


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