Alcoholism/Drugs

Question 1

It seems to me that the problem of drinking is getting worse from year to year

Answer 1

Feictear domsa go bhfuil fadhb an óil ag dul in olcas óbhliain go bliain

Question 2

Its the obvious truth to me that the culture of drinking is deeply rooted in the minds of the people of this country, especially young people.

Answer 2

Sin í an fhírinne ghlan is léir domsa go bhfuil cultúr an óil a fréamhaithe go domhain i mean na ndaoine sa tír seo, daoine óga go háirithe

Question 3

Young people are under pressure to drink alcohol, probably an age group pressure in my opinion

Answer 3

Tá an t-aos óg faoi bhrú chun deochanna meiscúla a ól, brú aois ghrúpa is dócha i mo thuairim

Question 4

With that they protect against the drugs, soft drugs and hard drugs

Answer 4

Leis sin cosann siad ar na drugaí, drugaí boga agus drugaí crua

Question 5

They think they are “cool” or manly

Answer 5

Ceapeann siad go bhfuil siad “cool” nó fearúil

Question 6

They fall behind in school

Answer 6

Títeann siad chun deiridh ar scoíl

Question 7

But the young person is not entirely to blame

Answer 7

Ach níl an locht iomlán ar an duine óg

Question 8

The adult provides them with the drink

Answer 8

Cuireann an duine fásta an t-ól ar fáil dóibh

Question 9

The authorities have to tackle the problem, I tell you.

Answer 9

Caithfidh na húdaráis dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb, mise a rá leat.

Question 10

The problem of adolescent drinking is getting worse.

Answer 10

Tá an fadhb ag dul in olcas maidir le hólachán i measc na n-óg.

Question 11

Cans of beer

Answer 11

cannaí beorach

Question 12

gulping

Answer 12

ag slogadh

Question 13

According to the latest statistics we have received, the country is one of the worst drinking countries in the world.

Answer 13

De réir na staitisticí is déanaí atá faighte againn tá an tír ar cheann de na tíortha is measa ar domhan ó thaobh an óil de.

Question 14

Drinking among young people in this country is a controversial issue that has long been a bone of contention.

Answer 14

Ábhar conspoídeach é an ól i measc na nóg sa tír seo atá ina chnémh spáirne le fada an lá.

Question 15

The education system has been discussed and re - discussed by politicians, parents and doctors.

Answer 15

Tá an córas oideachais pléite agus athpléite ag polaiteoirí, tuismitheoirí agus na dochtúirí.

Question 16

In this particular essay, I will discuss the problem of alcohol in Ireland for adults and adolescents, the health effects, and the reasons for drinking alcohol.

Answer 16

Sin aiste seo áirithe, pléidfidh mé fadhb an alcóil in Éirinn do dhaoine fásta agus do dhéagóirí, na héifeachtaí sláinte, agus na cúiseanna le alcól a ól.

Question 17

I believe this is because of the country ‘s view of drinking culture.

Answer 17

Creidim go bhfuil sé seo mar gheall ar dearcadh na tíre ar chultúr an óil.

Question 18

Alcohol is seen as a relief at the end of the day or at the weekend.

Answer 18

Féachtar ar alcól mar fhaoiseamh ag deireadh an lae nó ag deireadh na seachtaine.

Question 19

There is a lot of underage drinking in Ireland, especially after exams for relief from the study.

Answer 19

Tá go leor óil faoi aois le feiceáil in Éirinn, go háirithe tar éis scrúduithe freisin le haghaidh faoisimh a fháil ón staidéir.

Question 20

We also celebrate all drinking occasions from funerals to weddings.

Answer 20

Chomh maith le sin, ceiliúraimid gach ócáid le hól ó shochraidí go postaí.

Question 21

people drink heavily and go overboard, creating more accidents across the country.

Answer 21

ólann daoine go trom agus téann siad thar fóir, agus cruthaíonn sé níos mó timpistí ar fud na tíre.

Question 22

At the very least, the problem is getting worse in this country.

Answer 22

Ar an gcuid is lú de, tá an fadhb ag dul in olcas sa tír seo.

Question 23

Another worrying issue related to drinking in Ireland is underage drinking.

Answer 23

Ábhar imní eile a bhaineann leis an ólachán in Éirinn is ea an ólachán faoi aois.

Question 24

Teenagers start drinking alcohol at a younger age every year.

Answer 24

Tosaíonn deagóirí ag ól alcóil ag aoiseanna níos óige gach bliain.

Question 25

Teenagers are buying alcohol with fake ID cards in off-licenses and pubs.

Answer 25

Tá déagóirí ag ceannach alcóil le cártaí aitheantais bréige i siopaí eischeadúnais agus sna tithe tábhairne.

Question 26

In addition, people over the legal age are seen buying alcohol for younger people.

Answer 26

Ina theannta sin, feictear daoine os cionn na haoise dleathaí ag ceannach alcóil do dhaoine n i ba óige.

Question 27

The law is not too strict. Young people drink spirits of all kinds, cider cans of beer and cocktails with drugs.

Answer 27

Níl an dlí ro-dhían. Ólann daoine óga biotáille de gach saghas, ceirtlís cannaí beorach agus manglam le drugaí.

Question 28

They go out on a sesh every weekend and this creates a lot of problems in their lives.

Answer 28

Teann siad amach ar an drábhlas gach deireadh seachtaine agus cruthaíonn sé seo go leor fadhbanna ina saol.

Question 29

Alcohol creates many problems for people, especially teenagers. Peer pressure and media influence create problems with adolescent mental and physical health.

Answer 29

Cruthaíonn alcól go leor fadhbanna do dhaoine, go háirithe déagóirí. Cruthaíonn sé fadhbanna le meabhairshláinte agus sláinte fhisiciúil do dheagóirí mar gheall ar piarbhrú agus tionchar na meán.

Question 30

Also, when people go overboard with drinking, they put pressure on the health services.

Answer 30

Chomh maith leis sin, nuair a téann daoine thar fóir léis an ól, cuireann siad brú ar na séirbhísí sláinte.

Question 31

Unfortunately, hospitals are overflowing with intoxicants suffering from injuries, diseases such as liver disease and heart disease and hangovers.

Answer 31

Ar an drochuair, bíonn na hospidéil ag cur thar maoil le meisceoirí ag fulaingt ó ghortuithe(injuries), galair mar galar ae agus galar croí agus póite (hangovers).

Question 32

These things happen because the proverb says 'when the drink is in, the sense is outside'.

Answer 32

Tarlaíonn na rudaí seo mar gheall ar a deir an seanfhocal 'nuair a bhíonn an t-ól istigh, bíonn an chiall lasmuigh'.

Question 33

There are many problems with alcoholism but there are also a range of reasons why people choose to drink.

Answer 33

Tá go leor fadhbanna ag baint le alcólacht(alcoholism) ach tá réimse cúiseanna ann freisin a roghnaíonn (choose) daoine ól.

Question 34

The person may be suffering from mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

Answer 34

B’fhéidir go bhfuil an duine ag fulaingt ó fhadhbanna meabhairshláinte mar ghruama agus imní.

Question 35

Domestic violence can also take place. Alcohol creates problems in a family, the whole family suffers.

Answer 35

Is féidir le fóiréigean teaghlaigh a bheith ar siúl freisin. Cruthaíonn alcól fadhbanna i dteaghlach, fulaingíonn an teaghlach go léir.

Question 36

People may drink to escape the realities of life, or in the case of students, to take a break from school and exams.

Answer 36

B’fhéidir go n-ólann daoine chun éalú ó réaltachtaí an tsaoil, nó i gcás daltaí, chun sos a ghlacadh ón scoil agus ó na scrúduithe.

Question 37

The problem of alcohol is getting worse in ireland. Young people and adults are harming themselves by underage drinking.

Answer 37

Tá fadhb an alcóil ag dul in olcas in éirinn. Tá daoine óga agus daoine fásta ag déanamh dochar dóibh féin trí alcól a ól faoi aois.

Question 38

Alcohol breaks down Relationships, school and life. It also causes homelessness.

Answer 38

Briseann alcólacht síos Caidrimh, scoil agus an saol. Is cúis daoine gan dídean freisin.

Question 39

As the saying goes, "when drinking is in, the sense is outside".

Answer 39

Mar a deir an seanfhocal, “nuair a bhíonn an t-ól istigh, bíonn an chiall lasmuigh”.

Question 40

bind drunk

Answer 40

caoch ar meisce

Question 41

the emergency services are at the end of their tethers

Answer 41

tá na seirbhísí éigeandála i ndeireadh na féide