PHRASES
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
~ a dhéanamh ar rud, to have a feed of, to enjoy, sth.
~ a bhaint as an saol, to enjoy life, to have one’s fling.
Bhí ~ aerach fúthu, they were inclined to flightiness; they were all out to enjoy themselves.
An ghlóir a chaitheamh, to partake of glory, to enjoy heavenly bliss.
Go maire tú é, may you live to enjoy it.
Go ~e tú (is go gcaithe tú) é, may you live to enjoy (and wear) it.
Go ~e sibh bhur saol nua, may you enjoy your new life; congratulations on your marriage.
Go maire tú do ~, may you enjoy your new acquisition.
Bheith ar do sháimhín só, ar do sháimhín suilt, to feel happy and at ease; to enjoy oneself in comfort.
Ní linn an ~ ach tamall beag, we can only enjoy life for a little while.
Tá ~ súilíneach aige, he can enjoy his gravy, live in luxury.
~ a bhaint as do chuid, to enjoy one’s food.
2. ~ a bhaint as cuideachta, to enjoy company.
~ a bhaint as an lá, to enjoy the day.
~ a bhaint as rud, to enjoy sth.
Is iomaí lá ag an ~ orainn, let us enjoy the day while we have it, we’ll be dead long enough.