Níl cara ag cumha ach cuimhne

Word for wordGrief has no friend but memory
What it meansMemory is the only friend that grief has.
Approximate pronunciation guide
neel KAR-a eg KOO-a okh KEEV-neh

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

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