Bíonn siúlach scéalach

Word for wordA walker is full of stories
What it meansThe traveller has the tales to tell.
Approximate pronunciation guide
BEE-un SHOO-lokh SHKAY-lokh

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  1. GovernmentGovernment of Ireland: ireland.ie11 seanfhocail (proverbs) that unlock timeless wisdom through the Irish languageimage alt text: "Irish seanfhocail: Bíonn siúlach scéalach"View the source entry: checked 2026-08-29

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