Níl tuile dá mhéad nach dtránn
Word for wordThere is no flood, however great, that does not ebb
What it meansNothing lasts forever; things will settle.
Approximate pronunciation guide
neel TIL-eh daw vayd nokh drawn
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 The tide’s consolation: for hard seasons that will, in fact, go out.
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- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. tráigh
- Folklore archiveNational Folklore Collection: duchas.ieThe Schools' CollectionCBÉS 0011:142, Árd Mhór school, An Aird Mhóir, Co. Galway; the transcript writes "Níl tuille má méád nach dtraigheann"