Níl sa saol ach gaoth agus toit

Word for wordThere is in the world only wind and smoke
What it meansThe world is only wind and smoke.
Approximate pronunciation guide
neel sa sale okh gwee AH-gus tit

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

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