Is olc an ghaoth nach séideann do dhuine éigin
Word for wordBad is the wind that does not blow for somebody
What it meansIt is an ill wind that blows nobody good.
Approximate pronunciation guide
iss ulk un ghee nokh SHAY-jun duh GHIN-eh AY-gin
Written for English speakers and editorial rather than sourced. It will get you close enough to be understood, and it is not a substitute for a native speaker. Recorded audio is planned; see About.
When to use it For the misfortune that quietly suits someone. Said with an eyebrow raised.
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- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. gaoth