PHRASES
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
He improves upon acquaintance, is fearr a chroí ná a ghnúis.
He looked grave, bhí tromchúis f ina ghnúis.
Lofty mien, gnúis mhaorga.
Pleasing countenance, gnúis lách.
F: His face registered disappointment, bhí díomá le haithint ar a ghnúis.
A shade of anxiety came over his face, tháinig fríd na himní ar a ghnúis.
Sorrow shaded his face, bhí smúit an bhróin ar a ghnúis.
His face showed his delight, bhí an t-áthas le haithint ar a ghnúis.
Stone-wall countenance, gnúis dhúnta.