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Ní dhéanfadh an saol capall rása d'asal

Word for wordThe world would not make a race horse of a donkey
What it meansYou cannot make a racehorse out of a donkey.
Approximate pronunciation guide
nee YAN-hukh un sale KOP-ul RAW-sa DOSS-ul

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

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