téigh i bhfeidhm

Irish

Verb

téigh i bhfeidhm (verbal noun dul i bhfeidhm)

  1. to make an impression [+ ar (object) = on], strike [+ ar (object)]
  2. to affect, influence, sway, have an effect [+ ar (object)]
  3. to be reacted to [+ ar (object) = by]
    Cén chaoi a rachaidh an scéala i bhfeidhm uirthi?
    How will she react to the news?
    (literally, “How will the news be reacted to by her?”)
    Ní mar a chéile a théann cógais i bhfeidhm ar gach duine.
    People react differently to medicines.
    (literally, “It is not the same how medicines are reacted to by everyone.”)
  4. to grip [+ ar (object)] (have a strong emotional effect upon)
  5. to impress [+ ar (object)] (affect strongly and often favourably)
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