chun siobarnaí

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Irish

Etymology

Literally, toward neglect, to a shambles

Phrase

chun siobarnaí

  1. neglected
  2. in shambles, in disrepair
  3. awry, pear-shaped

Usage notes

Used chiefly after a verb of motion or position:

  • cuir/lig chun siobarnaíto neglect, allow to fall into disrepair
  • dul/gabháil/imigh/siúil chun siobarnaíto go to waste; to get mixed up; to go awry, go wrong; to fall into neglect