retire in Irish
retire in Irish is téigh ar scor, téigh ar gcúl, cúlaigh — retire means to leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
retire in Irish
téigh ar scor
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
téigh ar gcúl
(intransitive) To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy.
cúlaigh
(intransitive) To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.
téigh ar gcúl
(intransitive) To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.
What does "retire" mean?
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verb To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
"She plans to retire at sixty and travel the world."
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verb To withdraw, especially to a quieter or more private place.
"After dinner, the guests retired to the drawing room."
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verb To go to bed.
"He usually retires around ten o'clock."
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retire in a sentence
- She plans to retire at sixty and travel the world.
- After dinner, the guests retired to the drawing room.
- He usually retires around ten o'clock.
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What is "retire" in Irish?
"retire" in Irish is téigh ar scor, téigh ar gcúl, cúlaigh. retire means: To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
How do you use "retire" in a sentence?
Example: "She plans to retire at sixty and travel the world." In Irish, "retire" is téigh ar scor, téigh ar gcúl, cúlaigh.
Are there other ways to say "retire" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "retire": téigh ar scor, téigh ar gcúl, cúlaigh.
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