cuidigh1, v.i. 1. Lit: Share (i, le, in, with). 2. Help. Cuidiú le duine rud a dhéanamh, to help s.o. to do sth. Cuidiú leis an leatromach, to aid the afflicted. Chuidigh an bia leis, the food did him good. Níor chuidigh an aimsir linn, the weather was not favourable to us. Cuidíonn sé le sláinte an duine, it is conducive to good health. Chuidigh sé leis an rún, he seconded the resolution. Cuidígí liom an t-amhrán a rá, join with me in singing the song. ~ féin leat féin agus cuideoidh Dia leat, God helps those who help themselves. 3. (a) Requite, repay (usually for misdeed). Cuideoidh mé leat nuair a gheobhaidh mé greim ort, I will get even with you when I catch you. Cuideofar leat ag baile, you’ll catch it when you get home. (b) Do for, do away with. Chuidigh sé leis an airgead, he spent all the money.