téigh i bhfeidhm

Irish

Verb

téigh i bhfeidhm (verbal noun dul i bhfeidhm)

1. to make an impression [with ar ‘on’], strike [with ar]
2. to affect, influence, sway, have an effect [with ar]
3. to be reacted to [with ar ‘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 (have a strong emotional effect upon) [with ar]
5. to impress (affect strongly and often favourably) [with ar]