Gelic proverbs and proverbial sayings
1. Is minic a bhris béal duine a shrón.
Translation: It is often that a person's mouth breaks their nose.
Meaning: Be careful with your words, as they can come back to harm you.
2. Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin.
Translation: There is no hearth like your own hearth.
Meaning: There's no place like home.
3. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí.
Translation: Praise the young and they will flourish.
Meaning: Encouragement and support can help young people succeed.
4. Ní neart go cur le chéile.
Translation: There is no strength without unity.
Meaning: Working together brings strength and success.
5. Tús maith, leath na hoibre.
Translation: A good start is half the work.
Meaning: Starting something well makes it easier to finish.
6. Ní hé lá na báistí lá na bpáistí.
Translation: The day of rain is not the day for children.
Meaning: Children should play and have fun on rainy days.
7. Is fearr an tsláinte ná na táinte.
Translation: Health is better than wealth.
Meaning: Your health is more important than material possessions.
8. Ní hé lá na gaoithe lá na scolb.
Translation: The windy day is not the day for thatching.
Meaning: Choose the right time and conditions for tasks.
9. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.
Translation: People live in each other's shadows.
Meaning: We rely on each other for support and companionship.
10. Níl saoi gan locht.
Translation: There is no wise person without fault.
Meaning: Everyone makes mistakes, even the most knowledgeable.
Above is Gelic proverbs and proverbial sayings.