Ní bhíonn cóisir ar bith gan amadán
Word for wordThere is no party at all without a fool
What it meansThere is a fool at every party.
Approximate pronunciation guide
nee VEE-un KOH-shir err bih gon AH-ma-dawn
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 gathering’s inevitable character: affectionate, mostly.
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- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. cóisir