Ar mhaithe leis féin a bhíonn an cat ag crónán

Word for wordIt is for its own good that the cat purrs
What it meansThe cat purrs for its own benefit.
Approximate pronunciation guide
err VAH-heh lesh fayn a VEE-un un kot eg KROH-nawn

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  1. DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. catView the source entry: checked 2026-08-29

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