TORTHAÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
suáilce, f. (gs. ~, pl. -cí). 1. Virtue. (a) Moral excellence. Na suáilcí diaga, the theological virtues. Na suáilcí cairdinéalta, bunúsacha, the cardinal, natural, virtues. (b) Inherent power, efficacy; gift, blessing. Suáilcí na hurnaí, the efficacies of prayer. Tá an t~ sin aige, he is blessed in that way. ~ ó Dhia, gift from God. Prov: Roinneann Dia na suáilcí, God shares His gifts among men. (c) (Of angels) Na Suáilcí, the Virtues. 2. Joy, pleasure, happiness. ~ a bhaint as rud, to find enjoyment in sth. Is mór an t~ dóibh é, it is a great source of happiness for them. Ba mhór an t~ a bheith ag éisteacht léi, it was a great pleasure to listen to her. Ag déanamh ~, enjoying oneself. ~ na bhflaitheas, the joys of heaven. Caintic na ~, the canticle of joy, the Magnificat.
ABAIRTÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
Na suáilcí ~, the cardinal virtues.
Suáilcí ~, theological virtues.
Níl aon suáilce gan a ~ féin, there are no unmixed blessings in life.
Na suáilcí a thaithí, to cultivate the virtues.