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Post January 22 2004, 3:33 AM
Klandestinie
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When using dictionaries, how do you determine which translation is the one you need? In another thread I needed a translation for the word 'gift'. The word 'bronntanas' was given to me, but I also found that and 'feírín'. So how do you know other obvious context clues?

 
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Post January 22 2004, 3:40 AM
Pádraig
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they both mean, gift, as in "present"
An rud a líonas an tsúil líonann sé an croí
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Post January 22 2004, 3:43 AM
Diamhair
Gaeilgeoir
 
Posts: 139
In my dictionary I have given examples next to the varying translations that specify the actual meaning of the word.

Post January 22 2004, 3:44 AM
Méabh
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you have to cross check it with another dictionary, but really, most online dictionaries are only there to give an idea and there are no guarantees for them

you really have to get a print dictionary if you want secondary information about words like that
Is é Christian Stoehr mo chroí
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Post January 22 2004, 3:49 AM
Klandestinie
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All right thanks for your help.

Post January 22 2004, 6:50 AM
Conor
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Klandestinie wrote:When using dictionaries, how do you determine which translation is the one you need? In another thread I needed a translation for the word 'gift'. The word 'bronntanas' was given to me, but I also found that and 'feírín'. So how do you know other obvious context clues?


Bronntanas is the main word for "present"

Post January 22 2004, 13:19 PM
JSmith13
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Think about the word 'gift' in English. You could give someone a gift, you could have a gift, such as a good singing voice, or the ability to play a musical instrument.
Beidh ár lá linn.......go luath!!

I'm a beginner. Wait for more input with my translations.

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Post January 22 2004, 17:55 PM
Ailill
Andúileach IGTF
 
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JSmith13 wrote:Think about the word 'gift' in English. You could give someone a gift, you could have a gift, such as a good singing voice, or the ability to play a musical instrument.


A "gift" e.g. for music is "bua".

Tá bua an cheoil aige.
"Tá an saol mór lán den fhilíocht ag an té dar dual a thuigbheáil agus ní thráfaidh an tobar go deo na ndeor."
Seosamh Mac Grianna, Mo Bhealach Féin

Post January 22 2004, 18:19 PM
JSmith13
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I was just trying to convey the difference in words used essentially for the same word in English, i.e the word 'GIFT' Give a gift My musical abilities are a gift
Beidh ár lá linn.......go luath!!

I'm a beginner. Wait for more input with my translations.

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