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)