Ní síscéal é an saol. Má chailleann tú do bhróg ag meán oíche, tá tú ar meisce.
Life is not a fairytale. If you lose your shoe at midnight, you're drunk.
B1
Irish word
má
if
conjunctionmasculine
má means “if” in Irish and is used as a conjunction.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | má |
| Séimhiú | mhá |
má in context
Má tá tú ag iarraidh bheith ag caint, bímis.
If you want to talk, let's talk.
B1
Má tá ocras ort, ith.
If you're hungry, then eat.
B1
Glaoigh orm má aimsíonn tú rud éigin.
Call me if you find something.
B1
Glaoigh orm má theastaíonn cúnamh uait.
Call me if you need assistance.
B2
Topics
Communication
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