Móthúcháin (Leaving Cert Irish): Revision Notes

Móthúcháin

Gaeilge	English
Brón	Sadness
Tá brón láidir le sonrú i saol Cóirín agus i gcaidrimh a teaghlach. Tá sí ag streachailt leis an mbrón agus an uaigneas a bhaineann le saol teaghlaigh casta agus leis an timpeallacht dúchais.	There is strong sadness in Cóirín's life and her family relationships. She struggles with the sadness and loneliness related to a complex family life and native environment.
Uaigneas	Loneliness
Mothaíonn Cóirín uaigneach, ní hamháin mar gheall ar an saol ar an oileán ach freisin mar gheall ar an easpa tuisceana idir í agus a máthair.	Cóirín feels lonely, not only because of island life but also due to the lack of understanding between her and her mother.

Imní agus Éadóchas	Anxiety and Despair
Feictear imní agus éadóchas i gcroí na carachtair go léir, go háirithe nuair a bhíonn teannas agus easpa cumarsáide i dteaghlach.	Anxiety and despair are evident in the hearts of all characters, especially where there is tension and lack of communication in the family.

Misinneach agus Dóchas	Courage and Hope
Cé go bhfuil an scéal dubh uaireanta, léiríonn sé misneach agus dóchas freisin. Tá Cóirín ag iarraidh dul i ngleic leis na dúshláin agus teacht ar shlánú mothúchánach.	Although the story is sometimes dark, it also shows courage and hope. Cóirín tries to face the challenges and find emotional healing.

Frustrachas agus Fearg	Frustration and Anger
Tá frustrachas agus fearg le sonrú go háirithe i gcaidreamh Cóirín lena máthair. Tá an easpa cumarsáide agus an briseadh tuisceana ag cur leis na mothúcháin seo.	Frustration and anger are especially felt in the relationship between Cóirín and her mother. Lack of communication and broken understanding fuel these feelings.

Grá agus Tuiscint	Love and Understanding
Tá grá le feiceáil go soiléir idir carachtair áirithe, fiú má tá sé ceansaithe ag an teannas. Léirítear go bhfuil tuiscint ag teastáil chun na caidrimh a fheabhsú.	Love is clearly present between some characters, even if it is strained by tension. It shows that understanding is needed to improve relationships.