Ciall adhbhar | Babel Free

Mìneachaidhean

1. cause, reason
2. materials
3. Equivalent to 'material': A basic matter (as metal, wood, plastic, fiber, etc.) from which the whole or the greater part of something physical (as a machine, tool, building...

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Eisimpleirean

“adhbhar bròin”

a cause of grief

“Chan eil adhbhar gearain ann.”

There is no reason to complain.

“air an adhbhar sin”

for that reason, therefore

“gun adhbhar”

without reason

“Is mór m' adhbhar.”

Great is my reason.

“Thuit iad ann an deagh adhbhar.”

They fell in a good cause.

“adhbhar eagail”

cause of terror

“adhbhar gàire”

a laughing-stock

“adhbhar guil”

a cause for weeping

“adhbhar ministeir”

the prospective or probationary minister

“adhbhar còta”

materials for making a coat

“adhbhar bhròg”

materials for making shoes

“adhbhar taighe”

materials for making a house

“Tha adhbhar rìgh an Naoise.”

Naoise has the makings of a king in him.

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