ABAIRTÍ
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
A careful answer, freagra faichilleach, tomhaiste.
He is nice in the choice of words, tá sé faichilleach faoina chuid cainte; faireann sé a chuid cainte.
Non-commital answer, freagra faichilleach, neamhcheangailteach.
To observe care in doing sth., bheith faichilleach, aireach, i gcionn ruda.
To pick one's steps, siúl go faichilleach.
To proceed cautiously, oibriú leat go faichilleach.
To play a safe game, cluiche faichilleach a imirt.
To play for safety, cluiche faichilleach a imirt.
He is sensitive on questions of honour, tá sé faichilleach faoina chlú.