Definition
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ag iarraidh
Is é 'ag iarraidh' an gníomh atá á dhéanamh chun rud éigin a bhaint amach nó a fháil.
The phrase 'ag iarraidh' refers to the act of doing something in order to achieve or obtain something.
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Tá sé ag iarraidh a fháil amach conas an crann taca a dheisiú.
He is trying to figure out how to fix the support beam.
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Tá sí ag iarraidh an t-am a shábháil ar an turas.
She is trying to save time on the trip.
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Tá siad ag iarraidh níos mó eolais a fháil ar an ábhar.
They are trying to get more information on the subject.