Colmáin: English Translation (Leaving Cert Irish): Flashcards

Athrá: Tá athrá le feiceáil sa dán, rud a neartaíonn an rithim ceolmhar agus a choinníonn an léitheoir dírithe ar théama an cheoil. (Repetition: There is repetition in the poem, which strengthens the musical rhythm and keeps the reader focused on the theme of music.)

Shíl an cat go raibh a áras ar an seachtú hurlár a bhaile go díreach dóibh agus bhraith sé nasc le colmáin nach dtaitníonn leis i ndáiríre. (The cat thought the seventh-floor flat was home to the pigeons and felt a connection to pigeons who never really came near him.)

Nuair a rinne sé iarracht dul i ngleic leis na daoine agus bídh a roinnt leo, scaipeadh é go tapa agus chuirtear béim ar rialacha crua. (When he tried to interact with humans and share food, he was quickly whisked away and faced strict rules.)