Tarraingíonn scéal scéal eile

Word for wordA story draws another story
What it meansOne story begets another.
Approximate pronunciation guide
TAR-ing-ee-un shkayl shkayl EL-eh

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When to use it Why nobody ever tells just one: the fireside’s own physics.

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  1. DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. scéalView the source entry: checked 2026-09-02

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