laghad

Dá laghad airgead atá acu, is ea is fearr.

The less money they have the better.

B1

Dá laghad an t-ualach atá uirthi, is sásta a bhíonn sí.

The smaller the load that's on her, the happier she is.

B1

Glacfaidh sé sé bliana ar a laghad.

It will take at least six years.

A1

Ní raibh tuairim dá laghad orm cad ba chóir dom a dhéanamh, ach chuir sise comhairle mo leasa orm.

I had absolutely no idea what to do but she gave good advice.

C1

Tá líon na bhfear atá ina múinteoirí ag dul i laghad.

The number of men who are teachers is decreasing.

A2