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Post July 13 2003, 3:56 AM
Ryo
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Posts: 2
Hey,

I was wondering if someone could assist me in translating a phrase properly?(Sorry I am sure you guys get alot of these questions)

I am trying to translate...

"Holding on to what I desire"

But I am not sure on the proper translation of holding, or whether I have the sentence phrased correctly. I have...

Cum air du cia mi mian

...I'm sure that's way off. I'm fairly new to the language still, so any help is appreciated.

 
Post July 13 2003, 9:15 AM
Brian
Andúileach IGTF
 
Posts: 14819
One way to say it would be

Ag coinneáil greim ar cad is mian liom
It's a job that's never started that takes the longest to finish.

Post July 13 2003, 9:22 AM
Ryo
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Posts: 2
Hey, thanks alot, really appreciate.

yep I was way off.



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