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artemis22 · **Joined:** Sat 07 Feb 2015 9:24 pm **Posts:** 10

I kind of like where you're going with the phrases for different strengths but can anyone confirm these are written correctly?

franc 91 · **Posted:** Thu 12 Feb 2015 5:10 pm

I can - or as we say here - is féidir liom - (which might even be a way of saying - I've got the strength, though whether it would inner or outer, I wouldn't like to say)

An Cionnfhaolach · **Joined:** Fri 09 Mar 2012 6:16 pm **Posts:** 1527

franc 91 wrote:

Looking around, there seem to be quite a few words that express various forms of strength -
Here are some suggestions -

strength of mind - daingne intinne
strength of will - rún daingne
by sheer strength - le tréan nirt
a tower/pillar of strength - crann seasta or crann taca

mentally strong - misneach, uchtach
strength of character - dionbháilteach

to go from strength to strength - dul ó neart go neart
willpower - neart tola

Might is Right - Téann ag an neart ar an gceart
Might and Right - An neart agus an ceart

for - inner strength, I suggest - misneach inmheánach or misneach laistigh - but wait for confirmation on that from the others.

Saoirse wrote:

What about something like: "Coinnigh an misneach" = Keep the faith / stay strong

Neart is more of a physical type of strength.

I think misneach or meanma fits the context better here, as they both mean courage, strength of mind/ character. I don't think there's any need to use inmheánach, as the sense of inner is already implied.

artemis22 · **Joined:** Sat 07 Feb 2015 9:24 pm **Posts:** 10

I would like a phrase instead of a word. I want to make sure that the phrase I chose is capturing the idea that I'm looking for. I want the strength it takes to get up when your down, to push on through the hardest times. Some quotes I found that I kind of like are:
1) "Strength of purpose achieves the impossible..."
2) "Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength."
3) "Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength."

I do appreciate all the replies from you guys, I just haven't found something I love yet, so hopefully this helps me!!

Thank-you!

An Cionnfhaolach · **Joined:** Fri 09 Mar 2012 6:16 pm **Posts:** 1527

artemis22 wrote:

I would like a phrase instead of a word. I want to make sure that the phrase I chose is capturing the idea that I'm looking for. I want the strength it takes to get up when your down, to push on through the hardest times. Some quotes I found that I kind of like are:
1) "Strength of purpose achieves the impossible..."
2) "Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength."
3) "Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength."

I do appreciate all the replies from you guys, I just haven't found something I love yet, so hopefully this helps me!!

Thank-you!

Am, direct translations seem a bit contrived. It might be better to find an idiomatic Irish phrase that best epitomises the sentiments of these quotes. Can anyone think of a more idiomatic phrase?

Until someone can think of a better seanfhocal (saying), I'll get the ball rolling;

2) (a) Síolraíonn an misneach/ an mheanma as an gcruatan.

2) (b) Musclaíonn an cruatan an meanma/ misneach ionat.

Literally:

(a) strength of mind/ character springs from hardship

(b) hardship stirs the strength of mind/ character within you.

Errigal · **Joined:** Fri 09 Sep 2011 2:06 pm **Posts:** 715

An Cionnfhaolach wrote:

Until someone can think of a better seanfhocal (saying)...

Artemis, there's a well-known Irish proverb: Níor chaill fear an mhisnigh riamh ('mhisnigh' is the appropriate form of 'misneach' in this context). Literal translation = "The man of courage never lost". The "equivalent" English proverb is "Fortune favours the brave". I suppose it means that, if you stay strong, brave, you'll win through in the end.

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Gumbi wrote:

Redwolf wrote:

An té nach bhfuil láidir, ní foláir dó bheith glic

Redwolf

I have no clue about the grammatical rules here, but I would say in speech "..dó a bheith glic". The a might be lost if speaking quickly, but as far as writing goes I think it's necessary.

Wait for more on that though.

Have a look here:

http://www.aistear.ie/popup.php?ID=169

More of a style guide than a rule.

artemis22 · **Joined:** Sat 07 Feb 2015 9:24 pm **Posts:** 10

An Cionnfhaolach wrote:

artemis22 wrote:

I would like a phrase instead of a word. I want to make sure that the phrase I chose is capturing the idea that I'm looking for. I want the strength it takes to get up when your down, to push on through the hardest times. Some quotes I found that I kind of like are:
1) "Strength of purpose achieves the impossible..."
2) "Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength."
3) "Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength."

I do appreciate all the replies from you guys, I just haven't found something I love yet, so hopefully this helps me!!

Thank-you!

Am, direct translations seem a bit contrived. It might be better to find an idiomatic Irish phrase that best epitomises the sentiments of these quotes. Can anyone think of a more idiomatic phrase?

Until someone can think of a better seanfhocal (saying), I'll get the ball rolling;

2) (a) Síolraíonn an misneach/ an mheanma as an gcruatan.

2) (b) Musclaíonn an cruatan an meanma/ misneach ionat.

Literally:

(a) strength of mind/ character springs from hardship

(b) hardship stirs the strength of mind/ character within you.

I just wanted to clarify that there are 4 sayings here? So the slash mark is separating two different sayings, correct? I love these as well as the last post with the Irish proverb. Any other input is appreciated!!

artemis22 · **Joined:** Sat 07 Feb 2015 9:24 pm **Posts:** 10

Any last suggestions??? This will be happening soon.
Please and thanks!!

artemis22 · **Joined:** Sat 07 Feb 2015 9:24 pm **Posts:** 10

Looking through other threads I found this:
Dhá thrian den chath an misneach. "Two thirds of the battle is courage."

can anyone confirm this translation please??? I like this!

artemis22 · **Joined:** Sat 07 Feb 2015 9:24 pm **Posts:** 10

Am, direct translations seem a bit contrived. It might be better to find an idiomatic Irish phrase that best epitomises the sentiments of these quotes. Can anyone think of a more idiomatic phrase?

Until someone can think of a better seanfhocal (saying), I'll get the ball rolling;

2) (a) Síolraíonn an misneach/ an mheanma as an gcruatan.

2) (b) Musclaíonn an cruatan an meanma/ misneach ionat.

Literally:

(a) strength of mind/ character springs from hardship

(b) hardship stirs the strength of mind/ character within you.[/quote]

I also still want to know if this is two sayings or four????

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