Níl bua gan dua
Word for wordThere is no victory without effort
What it meansThere is no success without effort.
Approximate pronunciation guide
neel BOO-a gon DOO-a
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.
Provenance
Where this wording comes from. We publish nothing we cannot point at.
- GovernmentGovernment of Ireland: ireland.ie11 seanfhocail (proverbs) that unlock timeless wisdom through the Irish languageimage alt text: "Irish seanfhocail: Níl bua gan dua"