Proverbial Sayings

Nít lia Lagin rúni.

(they are not * more numerous * Leinstermen * than secrets)

There are as many secrets as there are Leinstermen. The secrets of the Leinstermen are as numerous as they are.

(not * inflammable * each * one log)

A single log does not catch fire.

(was * stone * in * place * of egg * that)

That was a stone in place of an egg.

(obtains * porridge * lasting-strength)

Porridge provides lasting strength.

Fó biad inso má ro-saig a broth an ro-saig a blas.

(good * food * this * if * reaches * its * broth * that which * reaches * its * flavor)

This is good food if its broth equals its taste (i.e. if it’s as good as it smells).

(if not * break * the * earth * under it(self))

Unless the earth breaks asunder!