blessing, s.Beannú m, beannacht f.The priest gave the blessing to the congregation, thug an sagart an bheannacht don phobal. To ask a blessing (at a meal), an bia a altú. With the blessing of God, le cuidiú m Dé. The blessings of civilization, buntáistí na sibhialtachta. Blessings upon you! cumhdach Dé ort!