sea1, m. (gs. ~).1. Turn, spell. Duine ar a shea, each in his turn. Gach re ~, turn about; Bhí gach re ~ acu le chéile, they were giving each other tit for tat. 2. Time, course. Thug sé a shea, he had his day. Tá a ~ tugtha, they have run their course.
sea2, m. (gs. ~).1. Strength, vigour. Nuair a bhí siad ina ~, when they were in their prime. Bhí an Bhealtaine ina ~, May was in its pride. Baineadh an ~ as mo lámha, my hands became powerless. Gan sú ná ~, without sap or vigour. Níor fhan ~ ná seoladh ionam, I was in a state of collapse. Nach dona an ~ a bhí ann, he didn’t put up much of a struggle, didn’t last long. 2. Heed, attention; regard, esteem. ~ a chur i rud, to take notice of sth. Ná cuir suim ná ~ ann, pay no heed to it whatever. Níl ~ acu ann, they are not interested in it.
sea3, dem. adv. (In phrase) Go ~, until now; still, yet.