Níor ordaigh Dia béal gan bhia
Word for wordGod never ordained a mouth without food
What it meansGod made food for everyone.
Approximate pronunciation guide
NEER OR-dee JEE-a bayl gon VEE-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.
When to use it The old reassurance that a new mouth brings its meal with it.
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Where this wording comes from. We publish nothing we cannot point at.
- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. bia