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(i) The English phrase “only for” very often means “were it not for,” “had it not been for,” and is translated by muna mbiaḋ, followed by a nominative.
Only for John the horse would be dead now.
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Mura mbeaḋ Seaġán do ḃeaḋ an capall marḃ anois.
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Note the following Examples.
| I have a question for you. | Tá ceist agam ort. | |
| To play for (a wager). | Imirt ar (ġeall). | |
| To send for. | Fios do ċur … ar. | |
| A cure for sickness. | Leiġeas i n‑aġaiḋ tinnis. „ ar tinneas. | |
| To wait for. | Fanaṁaint le. | |
| For your life, don’t tell. | Ar d’ anam, ná h‑innis. | |
| He faced for the river. | Ṫug sé a aġaiḋ ar an aḃainn.
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They fought for (about) the Fiannship.
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Ṫroideadar um an ḃFiannuiġeaċt.
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| Don’t blame him for it. | Ná cuir a ṁilleán air (its blame on him).
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I have great respect for you.
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Tá meas mór agam ort. | |
| This coat is too big for me. | Tá an cóta so ró-ṁór ḋom.
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What shall we have for dinner?
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Caidé ḃias againn ar ár ndinneur?
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It is as good for you to do your best.
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Tá sé coṁ maiṫ agat do ḋíċeall do ḋeunaṁ.
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