Hello! So, my papa just passed away last week. He was first gen-irish (one of 13 siblings) and my sisters and I are planning on getting a tattoo in his memory. He always called my sisters and I his "precious cargo", so we want to get that. And when it comes to tattoos, there is no way in hell I'm depending on google translator to put something on my body forever. The help will be very much appreciated!

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have never heard anyone use the word "cargo" lovingly, so it is interesting to translate. Of course, since it isn't idiomatic in English it makes sense that the translation wouldn't be idiomatic in Irish. But who likes unidiomatic translations?

Here are my attempts:

lasta maoineach

lasta séada

Wait for more feedback!

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It occurred to me -- was "cargo" used by your father in reference to having brought you to America with him? Or is there any other story behind it that could perhaps give it a deeper meaning?

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I suggest - Lasta muirneach (but wait for the others to give their opinion on it)

Not in reference to him bringing us to America, but more as in.. him being in charge of keeping us safe (obviously not in any ownership terms but in a loving way) thanks for asking!

No problem -- thank you for the explanation. I like franc's version as well. As he suggested it is a good idea to wait for more feedback.

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Lasta Muirneach and Lasta Maoineach both seem good, but Lasta Maoineach has more the meaning of something treasured or precious, whereas Lasta Muirneach has more the meaning of something dear or beloved.

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I'm not a native (or entirely fluent) speaker, so be sure to wait for confirmations/corrections, especially for tattoos.