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a aithint vb to recognise
a dó nm two
ab nm3 abbot
abair vb recite [prayer], say, suppose
[mathematics]
abairt nf2 phrase, sentence
ábalta vb able
ábaltacht nf3 ability
abhac nm dwarf
abhaile adv home, homewards
abhainn nf river
ábhar nm subject, topic
abhatár nm4 avatar
abhlann nf2 host [religion]
acadamh nm1 academy
ach but
achainí nf petition
achar nm1 area (maths), distance, duration,
extent, period
achoimre nf summary, synopsis
achomharc nm1 appeal (legal); vb appeal (legal)
achrannach adj confrontational, quarrelsome
aclaí adj agile
aclaigh vb exercise, flex, limber
acmhainn nf2 capacity, endurance, equipment,
means, resources
acmhainní nf2 capabilities, resources
acra nm4 acre
adamh nm1 atom
adamhach adj atomic
ádh nm fortune, luck
adhain vb ignite, inflame, kindle
adharc nf2 erection, horn
adhlaic vb to bury [after death]
adhmad nm timber, wood
ádhúil adj fortunate, lucky
admhaigh vb acknowledge, admit, confess
admháil nf3 acknowledgement,
acknowledgment, receipt
aduain adj apart, strange, unfamiliar
ae nm4 liver
aer nm air
aerach adj gay
aerfort nm airport
aeríontóir nm3 air freshner
aerlíne nf4 airline
aeróg nf2 aerial, antenna
Aetópach adj Ethiopian
áfach adv however
ag prep at, by, with
ag caoineadh vb crying
ag dul vb going
ag fanacht vb waiting
ag foghlaim vb learning
ag lorg vb looking for
ag rith vb running
ag súil le vb expecting
ag tumadh vb diving
agall nf2 exclaimation, interjection
agallamh nm1 interview
aghaidh nf2 facade, face, front
agóid nf protest
aguisín nm appendix [document]
agus and
áibhéal exaggeration
áibhéil nf2 exaggeration
Áibhirseoir nm3 Devil
aibhléis nf2 electricity
aibigh vb mature, ripen (of cheese)
Aibreán nm1 April
aiceann nm accent
aicearra nm4 abridgement, short-cut
aicíd nf disease
aicme nf4 class (of society), denomination
(maths)
aicmiú nm classification
aidhm nf2 aim, goal
aidiacht nf3 adjective
aiféala nm regret
áiféiseach adj absurd, ridiculous, senseless
aifir vb punish, rebuke
aigéad nm1 acid
aigéad líseirgeach dé-eitiolaimíde nm1
diethylamide lysergic acid
aigéan nm ocean
aigeantach adj gay, vivacious
aill nf cliff
áilleacht nf beauty
ailléirge nf4 allergy
ailléirgeach adj allergic
ailp nf2 gulp, large bite of food, large portion of
something
ailse nf3 cancer
ailtire nm architect
ailtireacht nf3 architecture
aimhleas nm3 damage
aimhréidh nf2 entanglement
aimsigh vb find, hit
aimsir nf weather
aimsiú n discovery
aindiathaí nm4 atheist
ainéimiméadar nm anemometer
aingeal nm angel
ainm nm name
ainm cleite nm4 pen-name
ainm sráide n street name
ainmfhocal nm noun
ainmhí nm animal, creature
ainmnigh vb assign, designate, identify, name,
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ainneoin prep despite, in spite of
ainnis adj awful, miserable
aintéine nf4 antenna [biology]
aintín n aunt
aipindic nf appendix [biology]
air prep on him
airde nf4 altitude, height
aire nf4 attention, minister
aireagóir nm3 inventor
áireamh nm count [enumeration]
áireamhán nm calculator
airgead nm money, silver [metal]
airgeadas nm1 finance
airgeadra nm4 currency
aischothú nm feedback
áiseanna nf facilities
áisíneacht nf3 agency
aisíoc nm3 refund
áisiúil adj convenient
aisling nf daydream, fantasy, vision
aiste nf4 essay
aisteach adj odd, peculiar, strange, weird
aistear nm journey, trek
aisteoir nm3 actor
aisteoireacht nf3 acting
aistrigh vb migrate, remove, shift, transfer,
translate
aistriú nm shift, transfer
aistriúchán nm1 translation
ait adj comic, eccentric, odd, strange
áit nf2 place, position, room
aiteann nm1 gorse
aiteas nm1 fun, pleasure
aitheantas nm identification, recognition
aithin vb distinguish, identify, recognize
Aithin nf2 Athens
aithis nf2 disgrace, slur
aithne nf4 awareness
aithris nf2 imitation, mimicry
áitiúil adj local
ál nm1 brood (of animals), litter
alabhog adj lukewarm
áladh nm1 grab, lunge, snap
álainn adj beautiful
Albain nf Scotland
albam nm1 album
Albanach nm1 Scot, Scottish person; adj Scotch,
Scots, Scottish
alcaileach adj alkaline
alcól nm1 alcohol
alcólach nm1 alcoholic; adj alcoholic
alcólacht nf3 alcoholism
alfa-gha nm4 alpha ray
allas nm1 perspiration, sweat
allasaigh vb sweat
allasúil adj sweaty
allmhairigh vb import
allta adj wild (animals)
almóinn nf2 almond
alp vb devour, swallow
Alpach adj Alpine
alt nm article, joint [biology], knuckle,
paragraph
altóir nf3 altar
altú nm grace (before meals)
am nm time
amach adv aloud, forth, out; adj outward, sheer,
utter
amadán nm fool, idiot [man], sucker
amaideach adj foolish, idiotic
amaidí nf4 folly, nonsense
amárach n tomorrow; adv tomorrow
amas nm1 aim [of gun], attack, hit (web site),
shot [sport]
ambasáid nf2 embassy
amh adj crude, raw
amhail prep like; like
amháin adj exclusively, only [one], solely
ámharach adj lucky
amharc vb look, view; nm sight [vision], view,
vision
amharclann nf2 theater
amhlaidh adv so, the same, thus
amhrán nm1 song
amhránaí nm4 singer
amhras nm1 doubt, suspicion
amhrasach adj debatable, dubious,
questionable, suspicious
amú adv astray
amuigh adv outside
an art the; pref very
An Afraic Theas nf2 South Africa
An Áis nf Asia
An Albáin nf2 Albania
An Astráil nf2 Australia
An Bhealarúis nf2 Belarus
An Bheilg nf2 Belgium
An Bhrasaíl nf2 Brazil
an Bhreatain Bheag nf2 Wales
an Bhruiséil nf2 Brussels
An Bhulgáir nf2 Bulgaria
An Cabhán nm1 Cavan
An Chéadaoin n Wednesday
An Chipir nf2 Cyprus
An Chróit nf2 Croatia
an Cúpla nm4 Gemini
An Danmhairg nf2 Denmark
An Déardaoin n Thursday
an domhain nm Earh
an domhan nm the earth, the world
An Domhnach nm1 Sunday
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an duine nm4 human, human being, man,
mankind
An Eastóin nf2 Estonia
An Eilvéis nf2 Switzerland
An Eoraip nf3 Europe
An Fhionlainn nf2 Finland
An Fhrainc nf2 France
an Gabhar nm1 Capricorn
An Ghailís n Galicia
An Ghearmáin nf2 Germany
An Ghinéiv nf2 Geneva
An Ghréig nf2 Greece
An Iaráic nf2 Iraq
An Iaráin nf2 Iran
An Iarmhí nf4 Westmeath
An India nf4 India
An Iodáil nf2 Italy
An Iordáin nf2 Jordan
An Iorua nf4 Norway
An Íoslainn nf2 Iceland
An Ísiltír nf2 Holland, The Netherlands
An Laitvia nf4 Latvia
an Leon nm1 Leo
An Liotuáin nf Lithuania
An Luan nm1 Monday
an Mhaighdean nf2 Virgo
An Mháirt n Tuesday
an Mheá nf4 Libra
An Mholdóiv nf2 Moldova
an mhórchuid pron most
An Nua-Shéalainn nf2 New Zealand
An Ostair nf2 Austria
An Phacastáin nf2 Pakistan
an Pháil nf2 the Pale
An Pholainn nf Poland
An Phortaingéil nf2 Portugal
An Phrúis n Prussia
an Portán nm1 Cancer
an Reithe nm4 Aries
an Róimh nf2 Rome
An Rómáin nf2 Romania
An Rúis nf2 Russia
an Saighdeoir nm3 Sagittarius
an saol mór nm1 everybody
An Satharn nm1 Saturday
an Scairp nf2 Scorpio
An Spáinn nf2 Spain
An tAontas Eorpach nm1 European Union
an Tarbh nm1 Taurus
An tSeapáin nf2 Japan
An tSeirbia nf Serbia
An tSín nf2 China
An tSionainn nf2 River Shannon
An tSlóvaic nf Slovakia
An tSlóvéin nf2 Slovenia
An tSualainn nf2 Sweden
An Tuirc nf2 Turkey
An Ungáir nf2 Hungary
anagram nm1 anagram
anáil nf3 breath
análaigh vb breathe
anall adv hither
anallód adv in ancient times, long ago
anam nm soul
anamchara nm confessor, spiritual advisor
anann nm1 pineapple
anás nm destitution, poverty
Andóra nm Andorra
Andraiméide nf4 Andromeda
andúil nf2 addiction, craving
andúileach nm addict
anlann nm1 dressing, relish, sauce, trimmings
anlann soighe nm1 soya sauce
ann prep in, there
annamh adj rare, seldom
anocht tonight
anois adv now
anord nm1 chaos
anraith nm4 broth, soup
ansa adj favourite
anseo adv here
ansin adv then, there
ansmachtaí n slave driver
antasubstaint nf anti-substance, antibody
antraipeolaíocht nf3 anthropology
anuasal adj ignoble; nm1 ignoble, low-born
person
anuraidh adv last year; adj last year's
aoibh nf2 mood, smile, temper
aoibh mhaith nf2 good humour
aoibhinn adj glorious, very nice
aoibhneas nm1 bliss, enjoyment
aoire nm4 herdsman, shepherd
aois nf age, century
aolchloch nf2 limestone
aoluisce nm4 limewater
aon nm1 ace, one, unit
aonach nm fair
aonad nm1 unit
aonarach adj alone, one, single
aonaracht nf3 singularity, solitude
aontacht nf unison, unity
aontaigh vb agree
aontas nm1 union
aontú nm agreement
apaigí nm4 apogee
ár pron our; nm1 havoc, slaughter
ar prep on
ar a fhad adv lengthwise
ar a laghad at least
ar aghaidh adv next; prep forward
ar an taobh side order
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ar buile adj angry, crazy
ar éigean adv barely, hardly
ar fad altogether; adj fully, outright
ar feadh prep during, for, for the period of,
throughout
ar meisce drunk
árachas nm insurance
Araib Shádach nf2 Saudi Arabia
araid nf2 bin [rubbish or coal], closet, press
araíonacht nf3 disciplinary, restraint
arán n bread
arán sinséir nm1 gingerbread
árasán nm1 apartment, flat
arbhar nm1 cereal, corn
ard adj high, tall
ardaigh vb elevate, increase, raise
ardbhrú nm4 high pressure
ardleibhéal n high level [advanced exam]
Ardteistiméireacht n Leaving Certificate
ardteistméireacht nf3 leaving certificate
aréir adv last night
arís adv again
arm nm1 army
ársa adj ancient, old
artaire nm4 artery
artola nf4 gasoline, petrol
as from, off, out
as an nua adv afresh
asal nm ass, donkey
asfalt nm1 asphalt
aslonnaigh vb evacuate
aslonnú nm evacuation
asma nm4 asthma
aspairín nm4 aspirin
aspal nm1 apostle
aspalóid nf2 absolution
asphrionta nm4 print-out [computers]
astitim nf2 (radioactive) fallout
Astrálach nm1 Australian; adj Australian
astralaíocht nf3 astrology
at nm1 swelling [medical]; vb swell
atáirg vb reproduce
atáirgeach adj reproductive
atáirgeadh nm reproduction
atarlaigh vb recur
atarlú nm recurrence
ateangaire nm4 interpreter
atéigh vb reheat, warm up
áth nm3 ford
ath- pref former, old, re-, rejected, retired
ath-inúsáidte adj reusable
athaimsigh vb relocate
athair nm father
athair baiste nm godfather
athair céile nm father-in-law
athair mór nm grandfather
athaithne nf4 renewal (of acquaintance)
athaontaigh vb reunite
athartha adj fatherly, paternal
áthas nm1 happiness, joy
áthasach adj happy, jolly
athbheochan nf3 renaissance, revival
athbheoigh vb resuscitate, revive
athbhliain nf new year
athbhreithnithe adj revised
athchóirigh vb refurbish
athfhilleadh nm reflex
athlíon vb refill, replenish
athnuachan nf refreshing, rejuvenation,
renewal
athnuaigh vb refresh, renew
athrá nm4 repetition
athraigh vb change, reduce
athraithe adj changed, transformed
athrú nm alteration, change, conversion
atmaisféar nm atmosphere
B
b'fhéidir maybe, perhaps
bá nm4 inundation, sympathy
babhla nm4 bowl [eating]
babhta nm bout, round [sport]
bábóg nf2 doll
babún nm1 baboon
bacach nm beggar, cripple; adj lame
bácús nm1 bakery
bád nm boat
badmantan nm1 badminton
bádóir nm3 boatman
bagair vb threaten
bagrach adj threatening
bágún nm bacon
báicéir nm3 baker
baicle nf4 clique, group of people
báigh vb drown, wreck
baile nm home
Baile Átha Cliath nf Dublin
baile fearainn nm townland
baile mór n town
baileabhair [to make a] fool [of a person]
bailigh vb to collect, to gather
bailíochtú nm validation
bailiúchán nm collection, whip-around
bain vb harvest, mow, reap
bainbhín nm Piglet
baincéir nm3 banker
baineann adj female
baineannach nm female [zoology]
bainis nf2 wedding
bainise adj bridal
bainisteoir nm3 manager
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bainne n milk
bainniúil adj milky
bainseo nm4 banjo
baint nf2 association, digging, relationship,
removal
baintreach nf2 widow, widowed parent
báire nm4 contest, game of hurling, goal, match
bairille nm4 barrel
bairneach nm1 limpet
báisín nm4 basin
báisteach nf rain
baisteadh nm baptism
báistiúil adj rainy
baitín nm4 baton
baitsiléir nm3 bachelor
balbh adj dumb, mute
ball nm1 member
balla nm wall
ballnasc nm1 ligament
ballóg nf2 ruin
ballóid nf2 ballot
ballstát nm1 member state
balscóid nf2 blister, blotch, smudge
bán adj blank, white
banaltra nf4 nurse
banana nm4 banana
banbh nm piglet
bánbhuí adj cream [colour]
banc nm bank
banchliamhain nm4 daughter-in-law
banda adj feminine
bándearg adj pink
bandia nf goddess
banlaoch nm1 heroine
banna nm4 band [of musicians]
banna práis nm4 brass band
banóstach nm1 hostess
banphrionsa nm4 princess
banríon nf queen
bánú nm dawn; daybreak; brightening
baois nf2 vanity (futility)
baolach adj dangerous, unsafe
baoth adj daft, silly
baraiméadar nm1 barometer
barántúil adj authentic
bard nm1 poet
bardas nm1 corporation (of a town or city),
council, municipality
barra seacláid nm4 chocolate bar
barraicín nm1 toe
barraíocht nf excess
barróg nf2 embrace, hug, wrestling grip
barúil nf comment, feeling, idea, observation,
opinion
bás nm death
basadóir nm matchmaker
básaigh vb die
basal nm4 basil
basún nm1 bassoon
béabhar nm1 beaver
beacán nm1 mushroom
beach nf2 bee
beacht adj exact
beag adj little, minor, small
beagán nm1 a little
beagnach adv almost, nearly
béal nm brim, mouth, opening
Béal Feirste nm Belfast
bealach nm direction, way
bealach isteach nm access
béaldath nm3 lipstick
béalmhír nf2 bit (tool)
béaloideas nm folklore
Bealtaine nf4 May
bean n woman
bean chéile nf wife
bean cleamhnais n matchmaker [woman]
bean rialta nf nun
beann nf2 antler, horn, peak
beannacht nf benediction, blessing
beannaigh vb bless, greet
beannaithe adj blessed, holy, sacred
beannú nm blessing, greeting
béar nm1 bear
beár nm1 bar
béar bán nm1 polar bear
Béarla nm English [language]
béarlachas nm1 Anglicism
béarlagair nm jargon, slang [incomprehensible]
bearna nf gap
bearr vb shave
bearradh nm shave
béasach adj polite
beatha nf life [duration of a person's life]
béic nf2 outcry, roar, scream, shout, yell; vb
roar, yell
beidh vb will be
béile nm4 meal
Beilgeach nm1 Belgian; adj Belgian
béilín amach nm4 take-away
beilt nf2 belt
béim nf blow, emphasis, stress
beir vb bear, bring, catch, give birth to, lay
[egg], take, win
beir barróg ar vb hug
Beirlín nf4 Berlin
beith nf2 being, birch, entity
beo adj live; nm4 life
beoir nf beer
beola n lips
bheith nf existence
bheith suite i to be located in
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bhí sé vb it was
bhuel
bhur adj your
bí vb be
bia nm food
bia coisir adj kosher food
biachlár nm1 menu
bialann nf2 restaurant
biatas nm1 beet, beetroot
bídeach adj minute, tiny
bileog nf2 flyer, leaflet, page, sheet
bille nm4 bill
binid nf2 rennet
binn nf2 cliff, gable; adj melodious, sweet
binse nm4 bench
Bíobla nm4 Bible
biogóid nm4 bigot
biongó nm4 bingo
biorach adj pointed, sharp
bioróir nm3 pencil sharpener
biseach nm improvement, recovery
bitheolaíocht nf3 biology
bithiúnach nm scoundrel, villain
bláithín nm4 little flower
blaosc nf2 shell, skull
blas nm accent, flavor, flavour, taste
blasta adj savoury, tasty
bláth nm flower
bláthadóir nm3 florist
bláthaigh vb flower
bleacht nm3 milk
bleachtaire nm detective, private eye
bléin nf2 groin
bliain nf3 year
bliantúil adj annual, yearly
bligh vb milk
bliosán nm1 artichoke
bloc nm1 block
blúisléine nf4 blouse
blús nm1 blouse
bó nf cow
bob nm4 hoax, trick
bobchat nm1 bobcat
bocht adj poor; nm1 poor person
bochtaineacht nf3 poverty
bochtanas nf3 poverty
bod nm penis
bodach n bloke, guy
bodhar adj deaf
bodhraigh vb deafen
bodhrán nm1 bodhrán - Irish frame drum
bodhránacht an lae nm dawn
bog vb move; adj soft
bogásach adj smug
bogearraí n software
bogha nm4 bow
bogha báistí n rainbow
boghdóireacht nf3 archery
boglach nm1 thaw, wet weather
bogshodar nm1 jogging
boige nf4 softness
boilgeog nf2 bubble
bóín Dé nf4 ladybird
boladh nm smell
bolaigh vb smell
bolb nm1 caterpillar
bolcán nm1 volcano
bolcán beo nm1 active volcano
bolcán marbh nm1 extinct volcano
bolcán suanach nm1 dormant volcano
bolg nm1 abdomen, belly (of fish)
bolgán nm1 bubble, [lamp] bulb
bollán nm1 block of stone, boulder
bollóg nf Loaf
bolta nm4 bolt
bomaite minute [time]
bómánta adj stupid
bonn nm basis, coin, medal, sole (of shoe or
foot), tyre
bonnachar nm1 basal area, ground
bord nm table
bord iarnála nm1 ironing board
borróg nf2 bun, cake
bos nf2 base, blade, fluke, palm of hand
bosán n scrotum [slang]; purse
bosca nm4 box
bosca bruscair nm4 rubbish bin
bosca ceoil nm4 accordion
bósón nm1 boson
both nf3 kiosk
bothán nm1 cabin, hut, shed
bóthar nm road
bóthar iarainn nm1 railway
botún nm blunder, mistake
brabach nm1 gain, profit, spin-off
brabhsáil vb browse [computers]; nf3 browsing
brabhsálaí nm browser
brabhsálaí Gréasáin n Web browser
brabús nm1 profit
brach nm3 pus
bradán nm1 salmon
brádán nm1 drizzle
braich nf2 malt; vb malt
bráillín n sheet
bráisléad nm1 bracelet
bráithreachas nm1 brotherhood
braon nm drop
Brasaíleach nm1 Brazilian; adj Brazilian
brat nm1 blanket, broth, coat, cover, flag
(computers), layer (of paint), sheet
bratach nf flag
brathadóir nm detector, informer
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bráthair nm brother [religious]
breac nm1 fish, trout
breacadh an lae nm1 dawn
bréag nf lie [not the truth]
bréagán nm1 toy
bréan adj fetid, foul, rancid
breathnaigh vb consider, examine, observe
breathnú nm consideration, examination,
observation
breithlá nm birthday
Breithlá sona duit! Happy birthday!
breosla nm4 fuel
brí nf4 meaning, sense, significance
briathar nm1 verb, word
bríce nm4 brick
bríceadóir nm3 bricklayer
bricfeasta nm breakfast
brídeach nf2 bride
Brídíní n Brownies
brionglóid nf dream, vision
briosca nm4 biscuit, cookie
bríste nm4 trousers
briste adj broken
bríste géine nm4 jeans
broc nm1 badger
brocailí nm4 broccoli
bród nm pride
bródúil adj proud
bróg nf2 shoe
brógaí n shoes
broid vb goad, nudge, prod; nf2 captivity,
distress, misery
brón nm sorrow
brónach adj sad, unhappy
bronnadh céime nm1 graduation (with degree)
bronntanas nm gift, present
brostaigh vb hasten, urge
brothallach adj sultry
brú nm pressure, push
brú óige nm4 youth hostel
bruach nm bank [water], brink, raised ground
[Monaghan]
brúigh vb press, push
bruith vb boil
brúitín nm4 mashed potatoes, pulp
bruitíneach nf2 measles
bruitíneach dhearg nf2 german measles,
rubella
bruscar nm1 garbage, rubbish, trash
bua nm ability [talent], victory
buachaill nm boy, boyfriend, lad
buaf nf2 toad
buaigh vb to win
buail vb hit
buail le vb meet with
buairt nf3 sorrow, vexation
buaiteoir nm3 winner
bualadh nm beat, hit
bualadh bos n applause
buan adj constant, continual, fixed, permanent,
perpetual
buatais nf2 boot [footwear]
buí adj yellow; nm4 yellow
buicéad nm1 bucket
buidéal nm bottle
buidéal te nm1 hot-water bottle
builín nm4 loaf
buille nm beat, hit
buille an chroí heartbeat
buime nf4 nanny, nurse
buinneach nf2 diarrhoea
buinneán nm1 bunion, sapling, shoot
buíocán nm1 primrose, yolk
buíoch adj appreciative, grateful
buíochas nm thanks
buirgléir nm3 burglar
búistéir nm3 butcher
Bulgáiris nf2 Bulgarian language
bullaí nm bully
bultúr nm vulture
bumbóg nf2 bumblebee
bun nm base [mathematics and science], basis,
bottom, foot [of slope], origin, original
bunachar nm1 base, foundation, origin
bunachar téarmaíochta nm1 terminology
database
bunaigh vb establish
buncar nm1 bunker
bunchóip n original copy
bunchuarc nm1 bottom quark
bunreacht nm3 constitution
bunscoil nf2 grade school, primary school
buntús nm1 basics, rudiments
bunús nm1 basis, most, origin
bunúsach adj basic, fundamental
bus nm4 bus
C
C.L.G. G.A.A.
cá pron how, what, where
cab nm4 mouth [pejorative], muzzle [of animal]
cabáiste nm4 cabbage
cábán nm1 cabin
cabhail nf5 body, hull
cabhair nf help
cabhalra nm4 bodywork
cabhlach nm1 fleet, navy
cabhrach adj helpful
cabhraigh vb help
cábla nm4 cable
cac n bad, crap, useless; dung, excrement, shit
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cac capaill horse dung (an insult)
cáca nm cake
cáca milis nm4 cake
cách nm4 everybody, everyone
cad what
cadás nm1 cotton
Caerdydd nm4 Cardiff
caibidil nf2 chapter
caibinéad nm1 cabinet
caife nm café, coffee
caife gan chaiféin nm4 decaffeinated coffee
caighdeán nm norm, standard
cailc nf2 chalk
cailín nm girl, girlfriend, lass
cailín coimhdeachta nm4 bridesmaid
cáilíocht nf qualification
cáiliúil adj famous
caill vb to lose
cailleach nf hag, witch
caillte adj lost
cáin nf fine, penalty, tax
caint nf dialogue, speech, talk [with an
audience]
cainteach adj chatty, talkative
cairde n credit, respite
cairdeagan nm1 cardigan
cairdeas nm amity, friendship
cairdín nm4 accordion
cáirdiúil adj friendly
cairéad nm1 carrot
cairéal nm1 quarry
cáiréas nm caries
cáiréiseach adj tactful
cáis nf cheese
Cáisc nf3 Easter, Passover
caisearbhán nm1 dandelion
caisleán nm castle
caismirt nf2 commotion, conflict, disorder, fray
caith vb spend, throw, toss, wear [clothes]
caitheamh nm (use) wear, consumption,
spending, throw
cáithnín nm4 particle
Caitliceach adj Catholic; nm1 Catholic
cál nm1 cabbage
calaois nf2 deceit, foul, fraud
callán nm racket [noise]
callánach adj loud, noisy
calma adj brave, fine, splendid, strong
calóg nf2 flake
calóg shneachta n snowflake
calóga arbhair nf2 corn flakes
cam adj bent, crooked, dishonest, gay, wry
cam an ime n buttercup
camán nm1 camomile, hurling stick
camóg nf2 camogie stick, comma
camógaíocht nf3 camogie
campáil vb camp
canablach nm1 cannibal; adj cannibal
canadh nm singing
canáil nf3 canal
canáraí nm4 canary
canna nm can
cannabas nm1 cannabis
canta nm4 stave
cantalach adj fractious, grumpy
canúint nf3 dialect
caoga fifty
caoi nf4 manner, way
caoin vb cry, mourn
caoineadh nm lament, lamentation
caoineog nf smoothie
caoinfhulaingt nf tolerance
caoireoil nf3 mutton
caol adj narrow, shrill (music), slender
caolsráid nf2 alley
caomhnóir nm guardian
caonach nm moss
caora nf ewe, sheep
caorán nm1 bog, heath, moor
capall nm1 horse
cara nm friend
carachtar nm character
carbón nm1 carbon
Carghas nm1 Lent
carr nm1 car
carraig nf rock
carráiste nm4 carriage
carrchlós nm car park
cárta nm card
cárta aitheantais nm4 identity card
cártaí nm4 cards
carthanach adj charitable, kind
carthanacht nf3 charity, friendliness
cartlann nf2 archives
cartún nm1 cartoon
cás nm affair, case
cás peann luaidhe nm1 pencil case
casacht nf3 cough
cásmhar adj thoughtful
casóg nf jacket
casta adj complicated, elaborate, knotty,
winding
castán nm1 Spanish chestnut
casúr nm hammer
cat n cat
catach adj curly-haired
cath nm3 battle
cathain when
cathair nf city
cathaoir nf chair
cathaoir rotha nf5 wheelchair
cathaoirleach nm chairman
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cé nf pier, quay, wharf; pron who
ceacht nm3 exercise, lesson
cead nm clearance, permission, permit
[document], sanction
céad nm century, hundred; adj first
céadchosach nm1 centipede
ceadúnaigh vb to license
ceadúnas nm license
cealgach adj deceitful, deceptive
ceallalós nm1 cellulose
Ceanada nm4 Canada
Ceanadach nm1 Canadian; adj Canadian
ceangail vb connect, join
ceangal nm1 attachment
ceann nm head
ceann ar aghaidh adj headlong
céanna adj same, very
céannacht nf3 identity
ceannaí nm4 buyer
ceannaigh vb buy, purchase
ceannairc nf2 conspiracy, coup d'etat, mutiny,
rebellion
ceannairceach adj rebellious
ceannaire nm4 leader
ceannaitheoir nm3 buyer
ceannas nm authority, dominance
ceanncheathrú nf headquarters
ceannlíne nf4 headline
ceansa adj meek, tame
ceant nm4 auction
ceantar nm area [geographical], district sector
[of city], locality
ceanúil adj fond
ceapach nf2 tillage plot
ceapachán nm appointment (job)
ceapadóireacht nf3 composition
ceapaire nm4 sandwich
ceapairí nm sandwiches
ceapann sé vb he thinks
cearc nf fowl, hen, poultry
ceardaí nm craftsman
ceardchumann nm trade union
ceardlann nf craft shop, shop, workroom,
workshop
cearnóg nf2 square
cearr adjf wrong
cearrbhach nm1 gambler
ceart adj correct, right
ceárta nf4 hotbed [figurative]
ceartaigh vb accommodate, correct
ceartúchán nm correction
céas vb hound
céasadh nm1 agony, crucifixion, torture
ceathach adj showery
ceathair n four [numeric]
ceathrair nm1 cousin
ceathrú nf5 quarter
ceil vb conceal, disguise
céile nm4 mate
céilí nm social gathering involving traditional
dancing
ceiliúradh nm celebration
Ceilteach adj Celtic
céim nf2 degree
ceimic nf2 chemistry
ceimiceach adj chemical
ceimiceoir nm3 chemist
céir nf5 wax
ceird nf2 craft, occupation, trade
ceirmeacht nf3 ceramics
céislín nm4 tonsil
ceist nf2 question
ceistigh vb question
ceithre adj four [quantity of something]
ceo nm4 fog
ceobhrán nm1 light drizzle, mist, misty rain
ceobhránach adj drizzly
ceoch adj foggy
ceol music
ceolchoirm nf concert
ceoldráma nm4 opera
ceolsiamsa nm4 musical
ceoltóir nm3 musician, singer
cheana adv already
choíche ever, never
chomh adv as [comparison]
chonaic vb saw
chun in order to, to
ciall nf meaning, sense
ciallaigh vb explain, interpret, mean, signify
cianrialtán nm remote control
ciap vb hound
ciaróg nf beetle
Ciarraí nf4 Kerry
Ciarraíoch nm1 person from Kerry
ciclipéid nf2 encyclopaedia
cigire nm inspector
ciliméadar nm1 kilometre
cill nf2 cell, churchyard
Cill Chainnigh Kilkenny
cillín nm4 cell
cime nm4 captive, inmate, prisoner
cine nm4 race [peoples]
cineál nm type, variety
cineáltas nm kindness
cinedhíothú nm genocide
ciniceas nm1 cynicism
ciníochas nm1 racism
cinn vb decide, determine
cinneadh nm1 decision
cinniúint nf chance [fate], destiny, fate, fortune
cinnte adj certain, definite, stingy
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cinntigh vb confirm
cinsireacht nf3 censorship
cíoch nf2 breast
cíochbheart nm1 bra
ciombal nm1 cymbal
ciontach adj guilty
ciontacht nf3 guilt
cíor nf comb
ciorcal nm1 circle
ciorcalach circular
cíos nm3 rent, rental, tribute (tax)
ciotach adj awkward, clumsy, left-handed
ciotóg nf left-handed person
círéib nf2 riot, uproar
ciseán nm1 basket
cispheil nf basketball
císte nm cake
cistin nf kitchen
citeal nm1 kettle
cith nm shower
ciúin adj quiet, silent
ciúnas nm1 calm, hush, quiet, silence
cladhaire nm4 coward, rogue, villain
cláirseach nf harp
clamhán nm1 buzzard
clampar nm1 commotion, disturbance, rumpus
clann nf children, descendants, followers
claonadh nm bias, inclination
claonta adj biased, partial, prejudiced
clár nm1 board, counter, flat surface, index, list,
table
clár bán nm1 white board
clárú nm registration
clárúchán nm1 registering, registration
clé adj left
cleachtas nm1 practice
cleachtóir nm3 practitioner
cleamhnas nm1 marriage, match
cleas nm1 joke, prank, trick
cleasach adj cute [cunning], shifty, tricky
cléir nf2 band, clergy, company
cléireach nm clerk
cleithiúnach adj dependent
cleithiúnaí nm4 dependant
cleithiúnas nm1 dependence
cliamhain nm4 son-in-law
clib nf2 tag [computers, argiculture]
clibirt nf2 scrum, scrummage
cliceáil vb click
cliobóg nf2 filly
clis vb to breakdown, to fail
cliste adj brainy, intelligent, smart
cloch nf2 stone
cloch chora nf2 stepping stone
clódóir nm3 printer
clog nm bell, clock
clogad nm1 helmet
clogad rialaithe círéibe nm1 riot control
helmet
clogáil amach vb clock out
clogáil isteach vb clock in
cloigeann n skull; head
cloigeann ramhar nm1 hangover
cloígh vb conquer, defeat, subdue
clois vb to hear
clóraform nm1 chloroform
clú nm4 fame, reputation
cluain nf meadow
Cluain Meala Clonmel
cluaisín nm tab
cluas nf ear
clúdach nm cover
clúdaigh vb cover
cluiche nm4 game, match
cluiche táiplise n checkers, draughts
clúidín nm4 nappy
cluimhreach nf2 feathers, plumage
cluimhrigh vb pluck (feathers)
cluin vb hear
clúiteach adj famed, renowned
clúmh nm1 coat [of animal], down [fur],
feathers, hair [on body]
clutharaigh vb comfortable, keep secret, make
warm, shelter
cnádánach adj disagreeable
cnáfairt nf2 bones, remains
cnagaire nm4 woodpecker
cnagbheirigh vb parboil
cnaipe nm4 button, key [computers], know [of
radio etc.]
cnámh nf2 bone
cnámharlach nm1 skeleton
cnapánach adj gnarled, lumpy, rugged
cneá nf4 sore, wound
cneasaigh vb heal [wound]
cneasta adj honest, kind
cniogaire nm4 knacker
cniotáil vb knit; nf3 knitting
cnó capaill nm4 horse chestnut
cnó coill nm4 hazelnut
cnoc nm1 hill, mountain
cnocach adj hilly
cnuasach nm1 accumulation, collection,
portfolio
cnuasaigh vb collect, gather, store
Cóbanhávan nm2 Copenhagen
cócaire nm4 cook
cócaireacht nf3 cooking
cócaireán nm1 cooker, stove
cócaireán leictreach nm1 electric cooker,
stove
cóch nm1 squall
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cochall nm hood
cochán nm1 straw
cócó nm4 cocoa, coconut
cód nm1 code
cód poist nm1 zip code
codail vb sleep
codán nm1 fraction
codarsnacht nf contrast
codladh nm sleep
codlatach adj sleepy
cófra nm4 chest, cupboard, press, trunk
cogadh nm war
cogadh cathartha nm1 civil war
cogain vb chew
cógaiseoir nm3 pharmacist
cógaisíocht adj pharmaceutical
cogal nm corncockle
cogar nm1 whisper
cógaseolaí nm4 pharmacologist
cógaseolaíocht nf3 pharmacology
cógaslann nf2 pharmacy
coicís nm fortnight
coileach nm1 cock, fowl, rooster
coileán nm puppy
coilíneacht nf3 colony
cóilis nf2 cauliflower
coill nf2 forest, wood; vb castrate, geld, spay
coimeád vb keep, retain
coimeádach adj conservative
coimhdeach adj accompanying, ancillary,
assisting, attendant, auxiliary
cóimheáchan nm1 counterbalance
coimhéadaí nm4 observer
coimpeart nf3 conception, procreation
coincheap nm3 concept
coincleach nf2 mildew
coincréit nf2 concrete
coinín nm4 rabbit
coinne nf4 appointment, engagement
coinneáil ort vb persevere
coinneal nf2 candle
coinnealbhá nm4 excommunication
coinnigh vb hold, retain
coinníoll nm condition
cóipleabhar nm copy book, copybook
coir nf2 crime, fault, offence
cóir nf3 equity, justice
coirce nm4 oats
coireanna cogaidh war crimes
coiriúlacht nf criminality
coirne nf4 cornea
coirnéal nm1 corner
cois prep beside
cois farraige on the sea-shore
coiscéim nf step
coiscín nm condom
coisíocht nf3 footwork, walk
cóisir nf party
coiste nm4 board, committee, jury
coitianta adj colloquial, common, usual
coitiantacht nf generality
coitinne general
col nm col
col ceathar nm1 cousin
col ceathrar first cousin
col seisir n second cousin
coláiste nm4 college
coláisteánach nm1 student (college)
coll nm1 hazel
colm nm1 dove, scar
colmán nm1 dove
colpa nm4 calf (part of leg)
colscaradh nm divorce
colún nm1 column, pillar
colún veirteabrach nm1 vertebral column
colúr nm1 pigeon
combhrón nm1 sympathy
comhábhar nm ingredient
comhad nm file [computer; paper]
comhair vb count
comhaireamh nm count [enumeration]
comhairle nf4 advice, council
comhairleoir nm counsellor, mentor
comhairleoir croí chráite nm agony aunt
comhairleoireacht nf counselling
comhairligh vb advise
Comhaontas Glas n Green Party [political]
comharba nm4 successor
comhardaigh vb balance, equalize
comharsa nf neighbor, neighbour
comharsanacht nf3 neighbourhood, vicinity
comhartha nm4 emblem, sign, signal, symbol,
token
comhbhá nf4 empathy
comhbhailigh vb aggregate
comhchiallach nm1 synonym
comhchosach adj isosceles
comhchuibheacht nf harmony
comhdaigh vb file [documents]
comheagraí nm co-ordinator, coordinator [of
subjects]
comhfhuaim nf2 assonance, consonance
comhghairdeas nm1 congratulations
comhionannas nm1 equality
comhlach adj associate, valvular
comhlíon vb fulfil, fulfill
comhluadar nm company [social]
comhoibriú nm collaboration (including with
enemy), cooperation
comhrá nm4 chat, chatting, conversation,
dialogue
comhroinn vb share
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comhthéacs nm context
comóir vb commemorate, convene, summon
comóradh nm anniversary [celebration]
comóradh dhá chéad bliain bicentenary
comórtas nm1 competition, contest, tournament
compás nm1 compass
comrádaí nm4 comrade
cónaigh vb live (place)
conas how
cónasc nm1 conjunction [ling]
cóngarach adj near
conradh nm contract
consairtín nm4 concertina
consan nm consonant
conspóid nf2 argument, controversy, dispute
constaic nf obstacle; barrier
contae nm county
Contae Dhoire n County Derry
contúirteach adj dangerous
copar nm1 copper
cor nm1 eventuality, turn, twist
córas nm system
córas na gréine n solar system
corcra adj purple
corcscriú nm4 corkscrew
corda nm4 chord, cord, string
corn beaker, cup [sport], horn [music]
corn na flúirse nm1 cornucopia
cornfhoiche nf4 hornet
coróin nf5 crown
corónaigh vb crown
corp nm body
corr éisc nf2 heron
corrabhuaiseach adj abashed, ill-at-ease
corrach adj erratic, shifty, uneven, unreliable,
unstable, wavy
corradh le adj more than
corruair adv occasionally
corruimhir nf5 odd number
cos nf foot, leg
cosaint nf3 defence, protection
cosán nm path
cosán sráide n footpath, sidewalk
cosanta adj guarded, protected
cosc nm1 ban, inhibition, prohibition
coscair vb disintegrate, hack, mangle, shatter,
thaw
cosnochta adj barefoot; adv barefoot
cósta nm4 coast
costas nm cost
cosúil adj alike, similar
cosúlacht nf3 appearance, similarity
cóta nm coat
cothrom adj equal, even
craic n enjoyment, fun
craiceáilte adj crazy, loony, zany
craiceann nm skin
cráifisc nf2 crayfish [freshwater]
cráigh vb hound
cráin nf5 sow
cráitéar nm1 crater
crann n tree
crann castán nm1 chestnut tree
crann coill nm1 hazel tree
crann Nollag nm1 Christmas tree
crann úll nm1 apple-tree
crannóg nf pulpit
craobh nf bough, branch, stick
craol vb broadcast
creachadóireacht nf3 vandalism
créacht nf3 wound
créachtaigh vb wound
creathán bainne nm1 milk shake
creid vb believe, guess, suppose
creideamh nm belief [religion], faith [religion]
críochnaigh vb accomplish, finish
críochnú nm end, finish, termination
crios nm belt, zone
Críost nm Christ
Críostaí adj Christian
criostal nm1 crystal
crith talún nm3 earthquake
cró nm enclosure, hut
crobh nm1 paw
croch vb hang, lift, suspend
crochadh nm hang up, hanging, suspension
crochta adj hung
cróga adj brave, hardy
crógacht nf3 bravery
croí nm heart
croith vb shake, sprinkle
croitheadh nm shock
cróm nm1 chrome
crom vb bend, crouch, droop
cromán nm1 crank, hip
cronaigh vb miss
crónghiúis nf2 redwood
cros nf2 cross
crosfhocal nm1 crossword
crosóg mhara nf2 star fish
crú capaill nm4 horseshoe
crua adj difficult, hard, solid; nm4 difficult
circumstances, hard state, hardness
cruach nf steel
cruachan nf hardening, hardening off, set,
setting
cruálach adj cruel
cruan nm1 enamel
crúigh vb milk
cruinn adj accurate, exact, precise, round
[shape], rounded
cruinnigh vb collect, gather
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cruinniú nm meeting
cruiscín nm4 jug
cruithneacht nf3 wheat
cruth nm shape
cruthaigh vb create, prove
cruthaitheach adj creative
cruthanta adj unmitigated
cú nm4 greyhound
cuach nf2 cookie [computers], cuckoo
cuaille nm4 pole, post, stake
cuainín nm4 cove
cuairt nf visit, visitation
cuairteoir nm3 visitor
cuan nm bay
cuán mara nm1 sea-urchin
cuarán nm1 sandal
cuarc nm1 quark
cuardach nm search, seek
cuardaigh vb search, seek
cuas nm1 cavity, sinus
cúcamar nm1 cucumber
cuí nm direction, way
cuibheasach adj reasonably, so-so
cuid nf3 part, portion, section, share
cuidigh vb help
cuidiú nm assistance
cúig five
cuil nf bug, fly [insect]
cuil tí nf2 house fly
cuileog nf fly [insect]
cuimhne nf memory
cuimhnigh vb bear in mind, recall, remember
cuimsitheach adj comprehensive, inclusive
cuir vb bury, lay, plant, put, send, sow
cuir i gcomparáid vb compare
cuir i gcomparáid le vb compare to
cuir in ord tosaíochta vb prioritise, prioritize
cuireadh nm1 invitation
cúirséid nm1 zucchini
cúirt nf2 court
cuirtín nm4 curtain, drape
cúis nf2 reason
cúisín nm4 cushion
cuisle nf4 pulse
cuisneoir nm fridge
cúiteamh nm1 compensation, recompense;
restitution
cúl nm back, behind
culaith nf2 dress, suit
cúlra nm4 background
cúlráideach adj quiet, secluded, secret
cúlsruth nm3 slip-stream
cúlú nm recession
cum vb compose, invent, make up
cuma nf appearance, condition
cumadóir nm3 composer
cumadóireacht ar an láthair nf3 improvisation
cumann nm association, club, society
cumarsáideach adj communicative
cumas proficiency
cumasach adj capable, powerful
cumasc nm compound
cumascóir nm3 blender
cumha nm4 nostalgia
cumhacht nf authority, power, strength
cúnamh nm1 aid, assistance, help
cúng narrow
cuntar nm1 (shop) counter
cuntas nm1 account, record
cuntasóir nm accountant
cúntóir nm3 assistant
cupán nm cup
cupard nm1 cupboard
cúpla nm couple [of things], several, twins
cur ar ceal vb to abolish
cur i láthair nm1 presentation
cúram nm care
cúramach adj careful, cautious
curfá nm chorus
cúrsa n course, route
cúrsaí nm affairs
cuspóir nm3 objective, target
cúthail adj shy
cúthaileacht nf3 shyness
D
dá bhrí sin therefore
dada nm nothing
daichead nm1 forty
daid nm4 dad, father
daideo nm4 grandad
daidí dad, daddy
Daidí na Nollag nm Santa Claus
dáil nf3 assembly, circumstance, condition,
convention, encounter, meeting, parliament; vb
bestow, distribute, give out, serve
dáilia nf4 dahlia
daingean adj secure
dainséar nm1 danger
dair nf oak
dáiríre adj serious
daite adj colored, coloured, dyed
dall adj blind; vb blank; nm1 blind person
dalta nm student [school]
damanta adj confounded, damned
damh nm1 ox
damhán alla nm spider
damhsa nm4 dance
damhsoir nm3 dancer
dán nm art, destiny, faculty, fate, poem
dána adj audacious, bold, confident, daring,
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naughty
Danar nm1 Dane
dánlann nf art gallery, gallery
Danmhairgis nf2 Danish (language)
daoine nm4 people
daonáireamh nm1 census
daonlathaí nm democrat
daonlathas nm1 democracy
daoraí to be furious (with somebody)
dara adj second
dáta nm date
dath nm3 appearance, color, colour
dathaigh vb colour, dye, paint
dátheangach adj bilingual
dathúil adj good-looking, handsome, pretty
de prep from, of
Dé Céadaoin Wednesday
Dé Chéadaoin adv Wednesday
Dé Domhnaigh Sunday
de ghnáth nm as a general rule, usually
Dé hAoine Friday
Dé Luain nm1 on Monday
Dé Máirt Tuesday
de rogha air sin adv alternatively
Dé Sathairn Saturday
dea prep good
deacair nf difficulty, distress, hardship
deachtóir nm3 dictator
deacracht nf difficulty, problem
déagóir nm3 adolescent, teenager
dealg nf2 thorn
dealrachán nm1 clavicle, collarbone
dealramh na gréine nm sunshine
déan vb do
déan bulaíocht ar vb bully
déan greanntaíocht vb joke, tell a joke
déan idirbheartaíocht vb negotiate
déanta adj complete
déantóir nm3 manufacturer
dear vb design
dearadh nm design
dearbhnialas nm1 absolute zero
dearbhú nm declaration
dearcán nm1 acorn
Déardaoin Thursday
dearfach adj positive
dearg red
deargiomaíocht nf3 cut-throat competition
dearmad vb forget; nm lapse, mistake,
oversight
dearóil adj bleak, cold, needy, poor, wretched
deartháir nm brother
dearthóir nm3 designer
deas adj nice, right [side]
deasc nf2 desk; vb deposit, precipitate
deatach nm smoke
deataigh vb smoke
déchéileachas nm1 bigamy
deich ten
deifir nf2 haste, hurry, rush
deighil vb segregate, separate
deilbh nf2 frame, lines
deilf nf2 dolphin
deilt nf2 delta
deimhnigh vb check, verify
déirc nf alms, charity
Deireadh Fómhair nm1 October
deireadh seachtaine n week-end
deireanach adj final, last, ultimate
deirfiúr nf sister
deis nf chance, opportunity
deisceabal nm disciple
deisceart nm1 south
deisigh vb fix [something broken]
déistineach adj disgusting
dénártha adj binary
deoch nf drink
deonaigh vb consent, grant
deorach adj tearful
deoraí nm4 exile
dhoirt mé vb I spilled
dhúisigh vb woke
dia nm god
Dia daoibh hello [at more than one person]
Dia duit hello [at one person]
diabhal nm1 devil
diabhlaíocht nf devilment, mischief
[naughtiness]
diafram nm1 diaphragm
diaidh after, bit by bit
dialann nf2 dairy, journal
dian adj hard, intense, intensive, severe, strong
dianscaoil vb decompose
díbhinn nf dividend
díbir vb deport, drive out, expel
díchéillí adj senseless
díchreidmheach nm1 disbeliever
dide nf4 nipple [anatomy], teat [on bottle]
dífhabhtaigh vb debug [computer]
dífhostaíocht nf3 unemployment
dífhostaithe adj unemployed
difríocht nf3 difference, discrepancy
difriúil adj different, various
díghalraigh vb disinfect
díghalrán nm1 disinfectant
dil adj beloved, dear
díle nf deluge, flood, torrent
díleá nm4 digestion, dissolution
dílis adj faithful, genuine, loyal
dílleachta nm orphan
dílse nf4 allegiance, loyalty, pledge
dílseacht nf allegiance, commitment,
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faithfulness, fidelity, loyalty
dílseánach nm1 holder, proprietor
dílsithe adj proprietary, vested
dinnéar nm dinner
díochlaonadh nm declension
díog nf2 drain, trench
díograis nf2 zeal
díol vb sell; nm3 sale, selling
díoltas nm reprisal, retribution, revenge,
vengence
dioltóir leabhar nm3 bookseller
díomá nf disapointment, dismay
díomách adj disappointed, sorry
díon nm1 roof
diongbháilte adj determined, resolute
díorma nm4 band, troop
díosc vb creak, grate, grind
díospóireacht nf3 debate, discussion
dírbheathaisnéis nf2 autobiography
díreach nm straight
dísle nm dice
diúc nm1 duke
diúltach adj negative; nm1 negative
dleacht nf3 custom, dues, duty, fee, right (law),
royalty (on books), toll
dlí nm4 law, rule
dlíodóir nm3 lawyer, solicitor
dlús nm1 compactness, density, intensity
do prep for
dobhareach nm1 hippopotamus
dobhriathar nm1 adverb
dócha adj likely, probable
dochar nm1 damage, harm
dóchas nm hope
dochrach adj harmful
dochreidte adj incredible
dochreidthe adj unbelievable
dochtúir nm doctor
doghrainn nf2 affliction, difficulty, distress
doicheall nm1 inhospitality, reluctance,
resentment
doicheallach adj grudging, reluctant,
unwelcoming
doiciméadúchán nm1 documentation
dóideacaihéadrán nm1 dodecahedron
dóigh nf2 condition, confidence, expectation,
hope, manner, state, way
doiléir adj ambiguous, dim, obscure, vague
doiligh adj difficult, hard, tough
doire nm oakwood
doirteal nm1 kitchen sink
dóite adj burned
domhain nf2 deep; adj deep
domhan nm1 earth, world
domhanda adj global, terrestrial, worldly,
worldwide
domhantarraingt nf gravity
donn nm1 brown
doras nm door, doorway
dorcha adj dark, murky, obscure, shadowy
dorchadas nm darkness
dord nm double bass [instrument], hum
dordán nm1 buzz, hum
dorn nm1 punch [fist]
dorú nm fishing line
dóthain nf enough
draein nf5 drain
dragan nm1 dragon
draíocht nf3 charm, magic, romance, spell,
witchcraft
draíochtach adj enchanting, fascinating
draíodóir nm3 magician, wizard
dráma nm4 drama, play
drámata adj dramatic
drandal nm gum [anatomical]
draoidín nm4 prawn, shrimp
drár nm1 drawer
dream nm3 group (of people), set, tribe
dreancaid duine nf2 human flea
dreap vb climb
dreapadh nm climbing
dréim nf2 conation
dreoilín nm4 wren
dreoilín teaspaigh nm4 grasshopper
driseacha n brambles
driseog nf2 briar
driuch nm3 angry appearance, creepy feeling,
fretfullness
droch pref bad
drochíde nf4 abuse, mistreatment
drogall nm1 reluctance
droichead nm1 bridge
drong nf2 gang
dronuilleog nf2 rectangle
drugaí nm drugs
druid nf2 starling; vb close, shut
druidte adj closed, shut
druma nm4 drum
drúthlann nf2 brothel
duais nf2 prize
dualgas nm1 duty, obligation
duán nm kidney
duanaireacht nf3 recitation
dúbalta adj double
dubh adj black, dark
dúch nm ink
dúchan nf3 blackening, blight, crowd,
darkening, great number, throng
dúchas nm1 heritage, instinct
dufair nf2 jungle
dufal nm1 duffel
dúghorm adj dark blue, navy blue
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dúiche nf district, locality
dúil nf desire
duille nm leaf
duilleog nf leaf
duine nm4 human being, person
duine uasal n sir
dúisigh vb boot up, evoke, flush, start, wake up
(imperative)
dul chun cinn n progress
dul i bhfeidhm ar dhuine vb to impress a
person
dúlamán nm seaweed [a common type]
dumhach nf sand dune
dún vb close; nm fort
dúnmharaigh vb murder
dúnmharú nm murder
dúnta adj closed
durdáil vb coo
dúshlán nm challenge
dusma nm4 blur, haze
dúthracht nf3 zeal
E
é féin himself
ea pron is
each nm1 horse
each-chumhacht nf3 horsepower
éacht nm accomplishment, achivement, feat
eachtra nf4 adventure, affair, tale
eachtrannach nm1 alien, foreigner; adj alien,
foreign
eacnamaíoch adj economic(al)
eacnamaíocht nf3 economy
eacstais nf2 ecstasy
éad nm3 envy, jealousy
éadach nm1 cloth
éadach boird nm1 tablecloth
éadach soithí nm1 teatowel
éadaingean adj insecure, irresolute, unstable
éadálach adj acquisitive, profitable, rich
éadan nm1 face, forehead
éadmhar adj envious, jealous
éadóchas nm1 despair
eadra nm4 interval, morning milking-time, noon
éadrom adj delicate [of tone], light [weight]
éadromaigh vb lighten
éadromchroíoch adj light-hearted
éag vb die
éaganta adj giddy, silly
éagaoin vb complain, lament, moan
eagarthóir nm3 editor
eagla fear
eaglach adj afraid, fearful, timid
eaglais nf church [building or organisation]
eaglaiseach nm1 churchman, clergyman
eagna nf4 wisdom
eagnaíocht nf3 learning, skill, wisdom
éagobhsaí adj unstable
éagóir nf3 injustice, wrongdoing
éagórach adj unfair, unjust, wrong
eagraíocht nf organization
eagrán nm edition
eagras nm body, organisation, organization
éagsúil adj different, diverse, unlike
éagsúlacht nf3 diversity, variety
eala nf4 swan
éalaigh vb abscond, elope, escape
ealaín nf art
ealaíona cruthaitheacha nf2 creative arts
ealaíonta adj artistic, skilful, tricky
ealaíontóir nm artist
éalang nf2 defect, weak spot
éalangach adj debilitated, defective, weak
eallach nm1 cattle
éamú nm4 emu
éan nm bird
éanadán nm1 bird cage
Eanáir nm January
éaneolaíocht nf3 ornithology
éanlaith nf2 birds, fowl
éanlann nf2 aviary
eantrópacht nf3 entropy
éar vb deny, refuse
earnáil nf area, category, part, sector
earra nm good [product], ware
earrach nm1 spring (season)
eas nm waterfall
easaontú nm disagreement
éasc nm1 fault, flaw, palpitation, weak spot
éasca adj easy
eascair vb shoot, spring, sprout
eascann nf2 eel
eascra nm4 beaker
easlán nm1 invalid, sick person; adj infirm,
invalid, morbid, sick, unhealthy
easpag nm1 bishop
Eastóinis nf2 Estonian language
Eastónach adj Estonian; nm1 Estonian
éiceolaíocht nf3 ecology
éide scoile nf4 school uniform
éifeacht nf effect, impact, significance
éifeachtach adj effective, efficient
éigean nm1 compulsion, necessity
éigeandáil nf3 crisis, emergency
éigh vb cry, scream
éiginnte adj indecisive, indefinite, indistinct,
obscure, unsure, vague
éigríoch nf infinity
éigríochta adj infinite
eile adj other
éileamh nm demand, plea
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eilifint nf2 elephant
éiligh vb claim, demand
Eilvéiseach nm1 Swiss (person); adj Swiss
éinín n little bird
éinstéiniam nm4 einsteinium
Éire nf5 Ireland
eireaball nm1 tail
Éireannach nm1 Irishman; adj Irish
[nationality]
éirí nm4 erection, rising
éirí na gréine nm4 sunrise
éiric n2 revenge
éirigh vb rise
éirigh amach vb rebel
éirim nf aptitude, gist, intellect
eisceacht nf exception
éisealach adj fastidious
éist vb hear, listen
éisteacht nf3 hearing
eitigh vb reject
eitil vb fly
eitleán nm airplane, plane [aviation],
shuttlecock
eitleog nf2 kite
eitlíocht nf3 aviation
eochair nf5 key (on keyboard)
eochairfhocal nm1 keyword
eolach adj aware, educated, informed, learned
eolaí nm4 scientist, tutor
eolaíoch adj scientific
eolaíocht nf3 science
eolas nm information, knowledge
eorna nf4 barley
Eorpach adj European
eotanáis nf2 euthanasia
F
fabhal nf2 fable
fabhcún nm1 falcon
fad nm distance
fada accent mark over vowel; adj long
fadálach adj lingering, slow, tedious
fadhb nf problem
fadó adv a long time ago
fág vb leave to set, stand
faic nf nothing
faiche nf field [sports], green [grassy plot], lawn
[grass]
fáidh nm4 prophet, sage, wise man
faigh vb acquire, get, receive
faigh bás vb die
faighin nf2 vagina
fáilí adj friendly, furtive, pleasant, stealthy
fáilte nf welcome
fáilteach adj hospitable, welcoming
fáilteoir nm3 greeter, receptionist
fáinleog nf2 swallow [bird]
fáinne n ring
fáinne gealltanais nm4 engagement ring
faire nf4 watch (visual)
fairsingiú nm expansion (of the universe)
fairtheoir nm3 look out, sentinel, sentry
fáisc vb brace, extort, squeeze
faisean nm1 fashion
faiseanta adj chic, popular, stylish
faisnéis nf2 information
faisnéisíocht nf3 informatics
faiteach adj fearful, shy, timid
faitíos nm1 fear, shyness
fál nm1 hedge
falla n wall [Munster dialect]
fan vb stay, wait
fána nf incline, slope
fánach adj occasional, trivial, wandering
fanacht nm waiting
fánaí nm nomad
faocha nf5 periwinkle
faofa adj very poor
faoi prep about, below, beneath, under
faoi dheireadh adv finally
faoileán nm1 seagull
faoileoir nm3 glider
faoisc vb parboil, shell
faoiseamh nm1 relief, respite
faoistin nf2 confession
faolchú nm wolf
faon adj limp
farantóir nm3 ferryman
fardoras nm1 lintel (of door)
fargán nm1 ledge
farraige nf sea
fás nm1 growth; vb grow
fásach nm1 desert, overgrowth, wilderness
fásán nm1 void
fáscadh nm1 clasp, squeeze
fáslach nm1 upstart
fásra nm4 vegetation
fásta adj adult
fáth nm3 reason
fathach nm1 giant
fáthchiall nf2 allegory, figurative meaning
fáthscéal nm1 allegorical tale, parable
feá nf4 beech
feabhas nm improvement
Feabhra nf Febuary
feabhsaigh vb improve, recuperate
feac vb bend
féach vb look, see, watch
feachtas nm campaign
fead nf whistle [sound]
feadaíl vb whistle
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feadh along, during
feadhain nf3 band
feadóg nf whistle
feadóg stáin nf2 tin whiste
feall nm1 deceit, foul, treachery
feallmharú nm assassination
feamainn nf2 seaweed
fear nm man
féar nm grass, hay
fear airgid moneyed man
fear céile nm husband
féarach nm1 grassland, pasture
fearastúil adj furnished, well-equipped
fearb nf2 weal, welt
fearg nf anger, exasperation, irritation, outrage
feargach adj angry
fearmón nm1 fermion
feart nm3 grave, miracle, mound, prodigy,
tumulus
fearthainn nf rain
féasóg nf2 beard
féasta nm4 banquet, feast
feic vb to see
féidearthacht nf3 possibility
feidhm nf function, purpose
feidhmeannach nm officer, official
féile nf feast [religious], festival, hospitality
féileacán nm butterfly
feileastram nm1 iris [plant]
féilire nm4 calendar
feilt nf2 felt
féin nm ego [individual self], I, self; pron actual,
even, own, particular, self
féin- pref auto-, selfféinmharú nm suicide
féinriail nf autonomy
féinsmacht nf3 self-control
feirm nf2 farm
feirmeoir nm3 farmer
feirmeoireacht nf3 farming
Feisire nm4 member of parliament
Feisire Eorpach nm4 Member of the European
Parliament
Feisire Pairliminte nm4 member of Parliament
feisteas nm1 costume, dress, wardrobe
feistigh vb arrange, dress, equip, fit, secure
féith nf2 vein
feithealann nf2 waiting room
féitheog nf2 muscle, sinew
feitheoir nm3 supervisor
feitheoireacht nf3 supervision
feithid nf2 insect
feithidicíd nf2 insecticide
féithleog nf2 honeysuckle, vine
féithuar adj chilly
feochadán nm thistle
feoigh vb decay, wither
feoil nf3 flesh, meat
feoilséantach adj vegetarian
feoilséantóir nm3 vegetarian
fia nm deer
fiabhras nm1 fever
fiabhras dearg nm1 scarlatina, scarlet fever
fiacail nf2 tooth
fiach nm1 chase, debt, duty, hunting; vb chase,
hunt
fiaclóir nm dentist
fiafraí nm inquiry, question
fiafraigh vb ask, inquire
fiaile nf4 weed
fiailí nm weeks
fiáin adj lawless, wild
fial adj hospitable
fianán nm cookie [computers]
fiarlán nm1 zigzag
fiche twenty
ficheall nf2 chess
ficsean nm1 fiction
fidil nf2 fiddle
fige nf4 fig
file nm4 poet
filíocht nf3 poetry
filleadh nm1 bend, crease, fold, pleat, return
filleadh beag nm1 kilt
fillteán nm folder
fínéagar nm1 vinegar
finiúin nf3 vine
finné nm4 best man
finscéal nm fable, legend
finscéalach adj fabled, legendary, romantic
fíon nm wine
fíonchaor nf2 grape
Fionlannach nm1 Finn; adj Finnish
Fionlannais nf2 Finnish language
fionn vb detect, discover; adj blond, blonde;
nm1 cataract
fionnadh nm fur
fionnrua adj sandy
fionnuar adj cool
fiontar nm1 adventure, enterprise, risk,
undertaking, venture
fíor nf truth; adj true
fíor- pref pure
fíoras nm1 fact
fios nm knowledge
fiosrach adj curious, inquisitive
fireann adj masculine
fírinne nf4 truth
firinscneach adj masculine [ling]
fís nf2 vision
físeán nm video [video film]
fisic nf2 physics
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fisicí nm4 physicist
fithis nf2 orbit
fithisigh vb orbit
fiúntach adj generous, respectable, worthwhile
flaitheas nm1 kingdom
flaithiúil adj generous, hospitable
flaithiúlacht nf3 generosity, hospitality
flannbhuí adj orange; nm4 orange (colour)
flichshneachta nm4 sleet
fliuch adj wet
fliúit nf2 flute
flosc nm3 zest
fobhríste nm4 underpants
focal nm1 expression, word
fochupán nm1 saucer
foclóir nm3 dictionary
fód nm1 sod
fógair vb announce, declare
foghlaí mara nm pirate
foghlaim vb learn
foghlaimeoir nm3 learner
foghraíocht nf3 phonetics, pronunciation
fógra nm advert, advertisement, announcement,
notice, placcard, sign
fógraí n advertisements, adverts,
announcements
fógraíocht nf3 advertising
foiche nf4 wasp
foighne nf patience
foighneach adj patient
foilsigh vb publish, reveal, uncover
foilsitheoir nm3 publisher
foinse nf4 origin, source
foirbhigh vb perfect
foireann nf staff, team
fóiréinsic nf2 forensics
foirfe adj perfect
foirgneamh nm1 building, collection of
buildings, structure
foirm nf form
foirmiúil adj formal
folach adj hiding, latent
folaigh vb hide
foláireamh nm1 command, notice, warning
folamh empty
folcadan nm1 bath
folcadh n bath
folláin adj fit, healthy, hearty, sound,
wholesome [food]
follas adj clear, evident, open
folúsghlantóir nm3 vacuum cleaner
fómhar nm1 autumn
fónamh nm1 servicing
fonn nm enthusiasm, melody, tune, urge
forainm nm4 pronoun
foraois nf forest
foraoiseacht nf3 forestry
foraoiseolaíocht nf3 siviculture
foras nm body, establishment, institute,
institution
forás nm1 development, progress
forásach adj progressive
forbairt development
forbartha adj developmental
forc nm1 fork
foréigean nm violence
forfhocal nm1 byword
forhalla nm4 foyer
forlár nm1 epicentre
forleathan adj general, widespread
formáid nf2 format
forneart nm violence
fós nevertheless, still, yet
foscadh nm1 screen, shelter
foscríbhinn nf appendix [law], caption [image]
fosta also, as well, too
fostaí nm employee
fostaigh vb employ
fostaíocht nf employment
fostóir nm employer
fotháirge nm by-product
fotheideal nm1 subheading, subtitle
fothoradh nm outcome, side effect, side-effect
fothrach nm1 ruin
Fraincís nf2 French language
francach nm rat
Francach nm1 French person; adj French
fraoch nm1 heather
fraochán nm1 bilberry, blueberry, whortleberry
freagair vb answer, correspond, reply
freagairt nf3 response
freagra nm answer, reply
freagrach adj accountable, answerable,
responsible
freagracht nf3 accountability, responsibility
freastail vb attend, serve
freastal nm attendance
freastalaí n waiter; server [computers]
freasúra nm4 (parliamentary) opposition
freisin also, besides, too
fríd nf2 bug
frídín nm germ [micro-organism]
friochta adj fried
friochtán nm1 frying pan
frith-dhíbhunaíochas nm1
antidisestablishmentarianism
frog nm frog
fuacht nm3 chill, cold
fuadach nm hijacking
fuadaigh vb abduct, hijack, kidnap
fuadar nm1 commotion, fuss
fuáil nf3 sewing, stitching
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fuaim nf noise, sound
fuaimeolaíocht nf3 acoustics
fuaimnigh vb pronounce
fuaimniú nm articulation, pronunciation
fuaite adj sewn, stitched
fual nm1 urine
fualán nm1 chamber pot, urinal
fuar adj cold
fuarchúis nf2 apathy, coolness, frigidity,
indifference
fuath nm3 hate, hatred, phantom, spectre
fuil nf blood
fuilchill nf2 blood cell
fuilteach adj bloody
fuin vb knead
fuineadh vb work [food]
fuineadh gréine nm1 sunset
fuinneamh nm1 energy, power, vigour
fuinneog nf window
fuinseog nf ash [tree]
fuíoll nm1 residue, scrap, waste
fulaing vb suffer
fulaingt nf suffering
furasta adj easy; adv easily
G
gabh vb arrest, capture, come, go, take
gabh leithscéal vb apologise, apologize
gabha nm4 smith
gabhal nm crotch, fork, junction
gabhar nm goat
gach adj each, every
gach rud all, everything
gach uile adj every
gadaí nm4 thief
gadhar nm1 dog
Gaeilge nm Irish Language
Gael n Irish person [heritage]
gaelach adj Gaelic, Irish
gafa vb captivated, obsessed
Gailísis nf Galician
gailít nf2 evaporite
gáilleach nm1 gills
Gaillimh n Galway
gaimbín nm4 interest [commerce, banking]
gainéad nm1 gannet
gaineamh nm sand
gaineamhlus nm3 sandwort
gáir nf2 cry, news, rumour, shout; vb laugh
gairbhéal nm1 gravel
gairdín nm4 garden
gáire nm4 laugh, laughter
gaireas nm1 gadget
gairgeach adj abrupt, curt, terse
gairid adj short
gairleog nf2 garlic
gairm nm occupation [job]
gairmiúil adj professional
gaiscíoch nm1 hero, warrior
gal nf2 steam, vapour
gála nm4 gale
galar nm1 disease
galareolaíocht nf3 pathology
galbhánaiméadar nm1 galvanometer
galf nm1 golf
galfaire nm4 golfer
gallchnó nm4 walnut
gallúnach nf2 soap
gamal nm1 fool
gamhain nm3 calf
gan prep without
gan mhaith adj useless
Gána nm4 Ghana
gaofar adj breezy, windy
gaol nm relationship
gaolmhar adj cognate, related
gaolmhara adj related
gaoth nf wind
gar adj near
garáiste nm4 garage, service station
garbh adj coarse, rough
garda nm gaurd, police woman, policeman
[member of An Garda Síochána], policewoman
gariníon nf2 granddaughter
garmhac nm1 grandson
gás nm1 gas
gasta adj clever, fast, quick, smart
gasúr nm boy
gé nf4 goose
geadán nm1 bum, buttock, patch [of land], rump
géag nf arm
geal adj bright, light [colour], white
gealach nf moon
gealbhan nm1 sparrow
geall nm1 bet, promise
geallta adj engaged [to be married]
geallta bád nm regatta
gealltanas nm1 pledge, promise
gealltanas pósta nm1 engagement
gealt nf2 lunatic, madman, maniac
gealtach adj lunatic
geamhar nm1 braird, springing corn or grass
geansaí nm4 jersey, jumper, sweater
geansaí spóirt nm4 sports jersey
geantraí nf4 lively music
geanúil adj lovable, loving
géar adj acute, keen, sharp [knife], sour
géaraigh vb sharpen
gearán nm complaint, protest
gearbóg nf1 scab
géarchéim nf2 crisis
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géarchúis nf2 keenness
gearg nf2 quail
Gearmáinis nf German language
Gearmánach nm1 German; adj German
gearr vb charge [fee], cut; prep short
gearradh nm cut, deduction, removal
(medicine), slit, snip, wound
gearrscéal nm1 short story
geata nm4 gate
géibheann nm1 bond, fetter
géibheannach adj critical, distressing
géill vb obey, submit
geilleagar nm1 economy
geilleagrach adj economic
géim nm4 game [hunting]
geimhleach adj captive; nm1 captive
geimhreadh nm1 winter
géin nf2 gene
geiréiniam nm4 geranium
geit nf2 fright, start
geonaíl nf3 whimpering, whining
giall nm1 hostage
gin vb conceive [child], generate; nf embryo
ginearálta adj general
ginmhilleadh nm abortion
gioblach adj ragged, unkempt
Giobráltar nm4 Gibraltar
gíog nf2 pip
giorraisc adj abrupt, sudden, unforeseen
giorria nn4 hare
giorrúchán nm1 abbreviation, contraction
giota nm bit, part, piece
giotár nm1 guitar
giotár clasaiceach nm1 classical guitar
giotár fuaimiúil nm1 acoustic guitar
gircín nm4 gherkin
glac vb accept, assume, receive
glacadh nm acceptance, admission, reception
[phone]
glaidiólas nm1 gladiolus
glan adj bright, clean, clear, well-made (person);
adv completely; vb clean, cleanse, clear
(obstacle), open (road, view)
glantóir nm3 cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent
glao nm1 call, vocation
glaoigh vb call for, cry out, shout
glár nm1 (soft) mass, silt
glas nm lock; adj green [colour of vegetation],
grey
glas smaragaide nm1 emerald green
glasáil vb lock; nf3 locking
glasán nm1 finch
Glaschú nm4 Glasgow
glasóg nf2 wagtail
glasra nm4 vegetable, vegetation
glé adj bright, clear
gleacaíocht nf gymnastics
gleann nm glen, valley
gléas nm apparatus, device, dick [slang], gadget
gléasta adj dressed
gleic vb check; nf2 tackle
gleo nm4 babble, noise
gleoite adj gorgeous, lovely
glic adj clever, sly
gliondar nm euphoria, glee, joy
gliúáil vb glue
gloine nf4 drinking glass
glóir nf2 glory, heaven
glór nm1 sound, voice
glóthach nf2 gel, jelly [cooking]
glóthán nm1 jelly
gluais vb flow, move; nf2 glossary, vocabulary
gluaiseacht nf3 movement
gluaisrothar nm1 motorbike, motorcycle
gluaisteáin nm cars (plural)
gluaisteán nm1 car
glúin nf generation, knee
gnách adj normal, ordinary, usual
gné nf aspect, feature, form
gnéas nm1 sex
gnéasach adj sexual
gníomh nm act, action, deed
gníomhach adj active
gníomhaíocht nf3 activity
gníomhaire nm4 agent
gníomhú nm action [process], activity
[chemistry; biology]
gnó nm4 affair, business, concern, dealings,
trading
gnóiteán nm1 benefit, result
gnóthach adj busy
gnóthaigh vb earn, gain, get, obtain
gnóthas nm1 business, enterprise, firm
gnúis nf2 face, facial expression
go prep to, until
go beo adv vividly
go deo adv forever
go fóill adv yet
go h-uathoibríoch adv automatically
go híseal adv low
go húrnua adv afresh
go luath shortly, soon
go mall adv slowly
go minic adv often
go raibh maith agat thank you [to one person]
go tapa adv quickly
go tintrí adv hotly
go tobann suddenly
gob nm beak, bill, spout, tip [of knife]
goid vb steal; nf3 theft
goilliúnach adj sensitive, touchy [person]
goirín nm4 pimple, spot
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goiríneach adj spotty
goirmín nm4 delicate person, pansy [botany]
goirt adj bitter, salty
gol nm1 crying, weeping
gonc nm1 rebuff, snub
gonta adj abrupt, hurt, hurtful (remark), pained,
pithy, terse, wounded
good day dia dhuit
gor vb heat; nm1 hatch
goradán nm1 incubator
gorm adj blue
gort nm1 field
gorta nm4 famine, hunger
gortach adj barren, hungry, mean
gortaigh vb harm, hurt, injure
gortaithe adj hurt, injured
gortú nm injury
grá nm4 love, sweetheart
gradam nm prestige
graifítí nm4 graffiti
gráin nf disgust, distaste
gráinneog nf2 hedgehog
gram nm gram
gramadach nf2 grammar
grámhar adj affectionate, loving
gránna adj disagreeable, ugly
grásta n grace
grástúil adj graceful
gráta nm4 grate, hearth
gread vb batter, beat (wings), bump, chatter
(teeth), hammer [fig], pound, shove, smach,
stamp (feet), swish, thump, wallop (tail), whisk
(eggs)
greamaigh vb fasten, grip, stick, tape
greamán nm1 sticker
greann nm1 humour
greannach nm1 irritant; adj irritant, irritating
greannmhar adj funny
greanta adj beautiful (literature), graven,
incised, lapidary, polished, shapely
gréasaí nm4 cobbler, shoe maker
greim nm bite, grip
gréine adj solar
gréithe nf tableware
grian nf sun, sunshine
grianán nm1 conservatory, summer house
grianfhuinneamh n solar energy
grianmhar adj bright, cheerful, sunny
grianstad nm solstice
grinneall nm1 bed, bottom [of a river, valley],
floor
groí adj robust, sturdy, vigorous
gruagaire nm hairdresser
gruaig nf hair
grúdaigh vb brew
grúdlann nf2 brewery
grúm nm1 groom
grúmaeir nm3 groom
grúpa nm group
guais nf2 hazard
gual nm coal
gualainn nf2 shoulder
guarantee nf ráthaíocht
guí nf prayer
guigh vb pray
guine nf4 guinea fowl
guma nm4 gum
gúna nm4 dress, frock, gown
gunna nm4 gun
gúta nm4 gout
guth nm3 voice
guthán nm phone, telephone
guthán póca nm cell phone, mobile phone
H
haca nm4 hockey
haemaifiliach adj haemophiliac; nm1
haemophiliac
Háig nf2 The Hague
haingear nm1 hangar
hairicín nm hurricane
haiste nm4 hatch
halla nm4 auditorium, hall
hamstar nm1 hamster
hanla nm4 handle, handlebar
hart nm1 heart (cards)
hata nm4 hat
hearóin nf2 heroin
héileacaptar nm1 helicopter
héiliam nm4 helium
héilics nm4 helix
hi-fi nm4 hi-fi
hiatas nm1 hiatus, interruption
hidrigin nf2 hydrogen
hidrileictreach adj hydroelectric
hiéana nm4 hyena
híleantóir nm3 highlander
hiodrálach adj hydraulic
hiodrant nm1 hydrant
hiodróideach nm1 hydroid
Hiondúch nm1 Hindu
hiopnóisigh vb hypnotize
hipeartrófacht nf3 hypertrophy
hipitéis nf2 hypothesis
histéire nf4 hysteria
histéireach adj hysterical
hómaighnéasach adj homosexual; nm1
homosexual
hopa nm4 hop (botanic)
hormón nm1 hormone
huscaí nm4 husky
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í pron her
i prep in
i do aonar alone
i gceannas ar in charge of
i gcónaí adv always
i mbaol prep in danger
iad pron they
Iarácach nm1 Iraqi, Iraquian; adj Iraqi, Iraquian
Iaránach nm1 Iranian; adj Iranian
iarann nm1 iron
iarchéimí nm postgraduate
iargúltacht nf3 remoteness
iarmhairt nf consequence, consequent, effect,
impact, ramification, repercussion, spillover
iarmhír nf2 extension, suffix
iarnáil nf3 ironing; vb iron
iarnóin nf3 afternoon
iarr vb request, seek
iarracht nf effort
iarraidh nf attempt, demand, request
iarratas nm1 query
iarrthóir nm3 candidate
iarsmalann nf2 museum
iarthar nm1 west
iasacht nf3 loan
iasc nm1 fish; vb fish
iasc órga n goldfish
iascaire nm4 fisherman
iascaireacht nf angling, fishing
idéalach adj ideal, perfect
idir prep about, between
idirbhliain nf3 transition year
idirchontae adj inter county
idirdhealú nm differentiation, discrimination,
distinction
idirlíon nm internet
idirmheánach adj intermediate
idirnáisiúnta adj international
idirspléachas adj interdependence
ídiú nm consumption
ifreann nm hell
ilchríoch nf2 continent
ildaite adj multicolored, multicoloured
ilphósadh nm polygamy
im nm butter
imeachtaí nm proceedings
imeall nm border, edge, fringe, margin,
outskirts [of city]
imigh vb depart, deviate, take off
imir vb play; nf overtone, shade, tint
imir bulaíocht ar vb bully
imirce nf migration
imirt nf play
imní nf anxiety, worry
imníoch adj anxious, nervous
imprisean nm1 impression [mental image]
imreasc nm1 iris [eye]
imreoir nm player
imscríobh vb circumscribe
imscrúdaigh vb investigate
in aghaidh prep against
in aice láimhe prep close by
in-athnuaite adj renewable
in-bhithmhillte adj biodegradable
ina dhiaidh sin adv afterwards
inadhainte adj flammable, inflammable
inathnuaiteán nm1 renewable
inbhear nm estuary, firth
inbhuanaithe adj sustainable
inchinn nf2 brain
Indiach nm1 Indian; adj Indian
indiúscartha adj disposable
ingearán nm1 helicopter
inghlachta adj acceptable
inimirce nf immigration
iníon nf daughter
Iníon nf Miss [person's title]
inis nf2 island; vb relate, reveal, tell
iniúch vb audit
iniúchadh nm audit, inspection
iniúchóir nm3 auditor
inlasta adj flammable, inflammable
inlíon nm1 intranet
inné adv yesterday; n yesterday
inneall nm1 engine, motor
inneall níocháin nm1 washing machine
innealtóir nm3 engineer
inní nm4 bowels
inniu adv today
inscríbhinn nf2 inscription
insint nf2 narrative
insligh vb insulate
insliú nm insulation
instealladh nm injection
intinn nf2 intent, intention, mind
íobairt nf3 sacrifice
íobartach nm1 victim
íoc nm3 charge, pay, payment, rate; vb pay
íochtarach adj bottom, inferior, lower, northern
íoctha adj paid
Iodáilis nf2 Italian language
Iodálach nm1 Italian; adj Italian
íogair adj delicate, sensitive
iógart nm1 yoghurt, yogurt
íol nm1 idol
iolar nm1 eagle
iolra nm4 plural [ling]
iomaí adj many
iomáin nf3 hurling; vb hurl, play hurling
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iomáint nf3 hurling
iomaíocht nf3 competition, rivalery
iomaire nm4 furrow, ridge
iomarca nf4 excess
iomard nm1 affliction, hardship, reproach
iomchuí adj appropriate, fitting
íomhá nf4 image
iomlachtadh nm1 ferrying, passage, transport
iomlán adv absolutely; adj all, complete, overall,
thorough, total, utter, whole; nm1 all, total,
whole
iomlaoid nf2 change, fluctuation, shift
iomlat nm1 mischievousness
iomluaigh vb agitate, exercise, mention, move,
propose
iompair vb carry
iompar nm behaviour, transport
iomparán nm van
Iompróir an Uisce nm3 Aquarius
iompú thart nm U-turn
íon adj pure
ionad nm center [e.g. touristic centre], centre,
venue
ionad vótála nm1 polling-booth
ionadaí nm representative, substitue [person]
ionadaigh vb replace, represent, substitute
ionadh nm surprise, wonder
ionann adj equal, identical, same
ioncam nm1 income
ionchur nm input
ionfhabhtú nm infection
ionga nf5 fingernail, nail [anat.]
ionracas nm honesty, integrity, sincerity
ionsá nm4 insertion, intrusion
ionsaí nm attack, attempt
ionsaigh vb attack
ionsaitheach adj aggressive
ionstraim nf2 instrument
iontach adj amazing, wonderful
iontas nm1 amazement, suprise
ionúin adj beloved, dear
iora rua nm4 (red) squirrel
iora talún nm4 chipmunk
íoróin nf2 irony
Ioruach nm1 Norwegian; adj Norwegian
Ioruais nf2 Norweigan language
Ioruas nf2 Norwegian (language)
Íosa nm4 Jesus
íoslach nm1 basement
Íoslainnis nf2 Icelandic language
Íoslannach adj Icelandic; nm1 Icelander
íoslódáil vb download
Iosrael nm4 Israel
Iosraelach nm1 Israeli; adj Israeli
iris nf2 journal, magazine
iriseoir nm journalist
is fearr best
is lú adj smallest
íseal adj low
ísligh vb depress, lower
ispín nm4 sausage
istigh adj inside
istír adv ashore
ith vb to eat
Iúil nf4 July
iúl nm1 attention, knowledge
Iúpatar nm Jupiter
J
jab nm job
K
L
lá nm day
lá breithe birthday
Lá breithe sona duit Happy birthday
Lá Fhéile Pádraig n Saint Patrick's Day
Lá Fhéile Vailintín n Valentine's Day
lá vótála nm polling day
labhair vb speak
labhairt nf3 manner of speech
lacáiste nm4 allowance, discount, rebate
lách adj affable, friendly
lacha nf duck
láchan nf3 dawning
lachín nf4 duckling
lachna adj drab, dull grey, dun
lacht nm3 milk, yield of milk
lachtach adj lactic, milky, tearful
lachtadh nm lactation
lád nm1 watercourse
ládáil nf3 cargo, lading; vb lade
ládanam nm1 laudanum
ladar nm1 ladle
ládasach adj obstinate, self-willed
ladhar nf2 claw, fistful, fork, interdigital, prong,
toe
ladhrach adj clawed, forked, pronged, toed
ladrann nm1 robber
ladúsach adj pert, silly, wheedling
laethanta nm days
laethanta saoire nm holidays, vacation
laethúil adj daily
laftán nm ledge [geology]
lag adj weak
lagachar nm1 faintness, weakness
lagaigh vb weaken
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lágar nm1 lager
laghairt nf2 lizard
laghdaigh vb decrease, diminish
laibhe nf4 lava
Laidin nf2 Latin (language)
láidir adj strong
laige weaknesses
láir nf5 mare
láirinciam nm4 lawrencium
láithreach adj immediate, present
Laitviach nm1 Latvian; adj Latvian
Laitvis nf2 Latvian (language)
lámh nf hand
lámhainn nf2 glove
lámhleabhar nm1 handbook, manual
lamhnán nm1 bladder, cyst
lámhscríbhinn nf2 manuscript
lampa nm lamp
lán pref full
lánaimseartha adj full-time
lánchosc nm1 embargo
lándeic nf2 flush deck
lándeimhneach adj certain about something,
positive
lánstad nm4 full stop, period
lántaca nm4 full-back
lánteas nm3 total heat
lántosaí nm4 full-forward
lánúnas nm1 sexual union
lao nm4 calf
laoch nm hero, warrior
laofheoil nf3 veal
lapa nm flipper, paw
lapadaíl vb paddle [shallow water]
lár nm1 centre, floor, ground, middle
lardrús nm1 larder
láreasna nf4 midrib
lárinchinn nf2 mid-brain, midbrain
lárnach adj central
las vb fire, ignite, light
lasair nf5 blaze, flame
lasán nm1 flame, flash, match
lasc nf2 beat, flog, lash, switch, trounce, whip
lastóir nm lighter
láthair nf location, site
láthair na coire nm3 crime scene
le prep against, by, for, to, with
le do thoil please
leaba nf bed
leabhal nm1 libel
leabhar nm book
leabharlann nf2 library
leabharlannaí nm4 librarian
leabhragán nm book case, bookcase
leacan nm1 tile
léacht nf lecture
leacht níocháin nm3 washing-up liquid
leachtaigh vb liquefy, liquidate
léachtóir nm3 lecturer, reader (at University)
leadóg nf tennis
leadóg faiche nf2 lawn tennis
leadránach adj boring
leag vb demolish, knock down, lay, lower
leagan nm1 version
leáigh vb dissolve, melt, thaw
léamh nm1 read, reading
leamhachán nm1 marsh-mallow, marshmallow
leamhán nm1 elm
leamhan nm1 moth
lean vb continue, extend [mathematics], follow
léan nm1 anguish, sorrow, woe
lean ort vb continue
léana nm4 lawn
leanbaí adj childish, childlike, infantile
leanbaíocht nf3 childhood, childishness,
puerility
leanbh nm baby, child
léanmhar adj agonizing, distressed, grievous,
sorrowful
léann nm1 learning, scholarship, study
leannán nm lover
leantóir nm3 fan, follower, trailer
leaptón nm1 lepton
léaráid nf2 diagram
léargas nm insight, sight, visibility
léarscáil nf2 map
leas nm3 benefit, fertiliser, fertilizer, good,
interest
léas nm1 blister, glimmer, radiance, ray of light,
weal
leas- pref by-, deputy, step-, viceleasathair nm step father, stepfather
leasmhac nm1 stepson
leasmháthair nf5 stepmother
leathan adj broad, wide
leathanach nm1 page
leathar nm1 leather
leathchapall nm1 cob
leathnú vb Extending
leathscoite adj semi-detached
leathstad nm4 semicolon
leatrom nm1 bias, inequality, injustice,
oppression
léibheann nm1 level space, plateau, platform,
terrace
leiceann nm cheek
leicneach nf2 mumps
leictreachas nm1 electricity
leictreoir nm3 electrician
leictreon nm1 electron
leid nf2 tip [pointer]
léigh vb read
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leigheas vb heal [health]; nm cure, healing,
medicine [medicinal], medicine [practice],
remedy [law]
léim vb jump, jump up
léine nf shirt, tunic
leipreachán nm1 leprechaun
léirigh vb demonstrate, depict, explain, graph
[mathematics], illustrate, make clear, show
léiriúchán nm illustration
léirmheas nm3 review
léirsteanach adj insightful, perceptive
léirthuiscint nf3 appreciation
leis nf2 thigh; adv also, exposed, uncovered
leisce nf4 reluctance
leisciúil adj lazy
leispiach nm1 lesbian; adj lesbian
leite nf5 porridge
leithead nm1 breadth, cloth (sailing), fly (of
flag), gauge, width
leitheadach adj broad, prevalent, proud, wide;
nm1 spoonbill
léitheoir nm reader
léitheoireacht nf3 reading
leithinis nf2 peninsula
leithleach adj distinct, selfish, separate, unique
leithreas nm1 lavatory, toilet
leithscéal nm apology
leitís nf2 lettuce
leochaileach adj frail, tender
leon nm1 lion; vb wound
leor adj ample, sufficient
leoraí nm4 lorry
liach anraith nf2 soup ladle
liamhás nm ham
liath adj grey
liathán nm1 spleen
liathróid nf ball
Liatroim nm3 Leitrim
lig vb let
ligean nm1 leak, leakage, let (sport), play
lile nf4 lily
limistéar nm1 area, district, territory
líne nf4 line, row (line)
líníocht theicniúil technical drawing
linn nf2 pond
linn snámha nf2 swimming pool
linntreog nf2 pothole
lintile nf4 lentil
liobrálach adj liberal
liobrálaí nm liberal
líofa adj fluent
liom prep with me
líomh vb file [make smooth]
líomhán nm file [tool]
líomóid nf lemon
líon vb fill; nm flax, linen, net [fishing]
líonánach nf2 spiked water-milfoil
líonléitheoir nm web browser
líonmhar adj complete, full, numerous
lionn nm3 humour [bad]
lionn dubh nm depression, melancholy
líonrith nm4 panic
lionsa nm4 lens
liopa nm4 lip
Liospóin nf4 Lisbon
liosta nm4 list
liostáil vb enlist, subscribe [computers]
Liotuánach nm1 Lithuanian; adj Lithuanian
líreacán nm1 lollipop
liteartha adj literal, literary, literate
litir nf letter
litrigh vb spell
litríocht nf3 literature
liú nm yell
liúigh vb yell
liúntas nm1 allowance
lobh vb decay, rot
lobhar nm1 leper, weak person
lobhra nf4 leprosy
loch nm lake
lochán nm1 pond, small lake
lochlannach n viking
lóchrann nm1 lamp, lantern, light
lofa adj decayed, rotten
logall nm1 socket
logánta adj local
loiceadh nm failure, refusal
loighic nf2 logic
lóis nf2 lotion
loisc vb burn, scorch, sting
lóiste nm4 lodge
lóistín nm accomodation, lodging
loit vb damage, hurt, injure, spoil
lom adj bare, close, flat (denial), thin; adv flatly;
vb denude, lay bare, mow, shear
lomaire faiche nm4 lawn mower
lomán nm1 log, tree trunk
lomnocht adj naked
lomra nm4 fleece
lón nm1 food, lunch, provision, repast, supply
lon dubh nm1 blackbird
long nf2 ship
lonnú nm settlement, stay
lonrach adj luminous, shiny
lonraigh vb shine
lorg vb seek
loscann nm frog
luaidhe nf lead [metal]
luaidreán nm1 gossip, rumour
luaigh vb cite, mention
luaith nf3 ash, ashes
luaithreadán nm1 ashtray
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luamh nm1 yacht
luamhaire nm4 yachtsman
luamhaireacht nf3 yachting
Luan nm1 Monday
luas nm1 pace, speed, velocity
luascadh suas nm upswing
luath adj early, fast, quick
lúbra nm4 maze
luch nf mouse
lúcháir nf delight, glee, joy
lucharachán nm1 elf, leprechaun, pigmy
luchóg nf mouse
lucht nm4 group (of people); charge
Lucsamburg nm4 Luxembourg
lúfar adj agile, athletic
luí gréine nm4 sunset
luibh nf2 herb
lúide prep minus
Luimneach n Limerick
luimneach nm1 limerick [poetry]
luisne nf4 glow, glow, lustre
lúithnire nm athlete
Lúnasa nm4 August
lus nm3 herb, plant
lus an chromchinn nm3 daffodil
lus mic rí nm3 basil
lus mín nm3 dill
lus míonla nm3 forget-me-not
lus na gloine nm3 glasswort
lus na gréine nm3 sunflower
lus na mbrat nm3 thyme (wild)
lúthcleasaiocht nf3 athletics
M
má if
mac nm son
mac léinn n student [college]
mac tíre nm wolf
macalla nm echo
macántacht nf honesty, sincerity, [moral
soundess] integrity
madra nm4 dog
madra rua fox
madra uisce nm otter
magadh nm1 derision, mockery, ridicule
magairle nm testicle
maide nm4 stick
maidin nf morning
Maidrid nf4 Madrid
maígh vb boast, claim, envy, state
Maigh Eo nf Mayo
maighdean nf2 maiden, virgin
maighdeanas nm1 virginity
maighdeanúil adj virgin
maighdeog nf2 pivot
maignéisiam nm4 magnesium
máinlia nm4 surgeon
mainséar nm manger
maíomh vb to claim; nm assertion, boast,
statement
mair vb to live [exist], to survive
mairg nf2 sorrow, woe
mairnéalach nm1 mariner, sailor, seaman
Máirt n Tuesday
mairteoil nf3 beef
maisitheoir nm3 decorator
maisiúchán nm1 decoration
maistíneacht vb bully
maith vb forgive, waive; adj good
maitheamh nm1 abatement, forgiveness,
remission
maithiúnas nm amnesty, forgiveness
máithreachas nm1 maternity, motherhood
mála nm bag
mala nf4 eyebrow
mála láimhe nm4 handbag
mála scoile nm4 schoolbag
maláire nf4 malaria
malartán nm1 job center, job centre
mall adj slow
mallaithe adj damned
mamaí n mam, mammy, mom
mamó grandma, granny
manach nm monk
mangaire nm4 chapman, hawker
maoin nf2 property, wealth
maoineach adj wealthy
maoinigh vb endow, finance, fund
maol adj bald, blunt
maor nm supervisor
maorlathach nm1 bureaucrat
mapa nm4 map
mar because; prep as, for, like
maraigh vb kill
marbh adj dead
marbhlann nf2 morgue, mortuary
marcach nm1 horseman, rider
marcaíocht n ride [fair; carnival]; horse riding
marfach adj deadly, fatal, lethal, mortal
margadh nm1 bargain, deal, market, market
place
margaíocht nf3 marketing
marla nm4 marl, modeling clay
marmar nm1 marble
marmat nm1 marmot
maróg nf2 pudding
Mars nm Mars
mart nm1 bullock, cow [slaughtered]
Márta nm March
marthanóir nm survivor
marú nm killing, slaughter
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más nm1 buttock, thigh
masc nm1 mask
masla nm4 insult
maslaigh vb insult
mata nf2 maths
matamaitic nf2 mathematics, maths
máthair nf mother
máthair shúigh nf squid
mathshlua nm horde
mé pron I, me
meá nf4 balance, measure, scales
meabhrach adj conscious
meabhrán nm1 memo, memorandum
meacan nm1 root crop, tuberous root
meacan bán nm1 parsnip
meacan biatais nm1 beetroot
meacan dearg nm1 carrot
meáchan nm1 weight
méadaigh vb enlarge, increase
meadaracht nf3 metre (poetry)
meadhg nm1 whey
méadú nm enlargement, increase
meafar nm1 metaphor
meáin chruthaitheacha nm creative media
meáin chumarsáide n communications media
méala nm4 grief, sorrow
mealbhacán nm1 melon
mealbhacán uisce nm1 water melon
meall vb charm, coax, deceive, delude,
disappoint, entice, persuade; nm1 ball, lump,
protuberance
mealltach adj sexy
meán nm1 average, medium, middle; pref
average, mean, medium, middle
Meán Fómhair nm September
meán oíche nm midnight
meancóg nf2 blunder, mistake
méanfach nf2 yawn
meangadh nm smile
meánscoil nf2 secondary school
méar nf2 finger
méar coise nf2 toe
méara nm4 mayor
mearbhall nm dizzness
mearcair nm mercury
Mearcair nm Mercury
meargánta adj foolhardy, reckless
méaróg chuimhne nf2 memory stick
meas vb assess, estimate, evaluate, guess; nm
respect
measc vb mix up, stir
meascán nm1 compound, mix, mixture
meata adj gastly, gone bad, sick, spineless
meatacht nf3 cowardice, decay, decline
meath nm decay, decline, fade, rot
meathán nm1 sapling, splinter, sucker
meathlaigh vb decay, decline, deteriorate, fail,
sicken
méathras nm fat [culinary]
Meicsiceach nm1 Mexican; adj Mexican
Meicsiceo nm4 Mexico
méid nf2 magnitude, size, value
meidhreach adj frisky, jolly, perky
meilteoir caife nm3 coffee grinder
méin nf2 bearing, disposition, mind
méiniúil adj friendly, well-disposed, [of land]
fertile
meirbh adj close, languid, sultry, weak
meirdreachas nm1 harlotry, prostitution
meirge nm4 banner, standard
Meiriceá nm4 America
Meiriceánach adj American
meirleachas nm1 banditry, outlawry, villainy
meirtne nf4 dejection, weakness, weariness
meisce nm4 drunkeness, inebriation,
intoxication
meisceoir nm3 drunk, drunkard
meitéar nm1 meteor
méith nf2 fat, fat meat, fertility, richness; adj fat,
fertile, rich
méithe nf4 fatness, richness
Meitheamh nm1 June
meitiolamfaitimín nm4 methamphetamine
meon nm1 attitude, character, disposition, mind,
temperament
mí nf month
mí na meala nf honeymoon
mí- pref bad, dis-, evil, ill, mis-, unmí-ionraic adj dishonest
mian nf2 desire, wish
miangas nm1 concupiscence, craving, desire
mianra nm4 mineral
mias phióige nf2 pie dish
miasniteoir nm3 dishwasher
Mícheál nm Michael
mícheart adj incorrect, wrong
micrea pref micro
micreascóp nm1 microscope
micreathonn nf2 microwave
micreathonnach adj microwave
mídhleathach adj illegal
mífheilteachas nm1 malapropism
mífhoighne nf4 impatience
mífhoighneach adj impatient
mígheanasach adj indecent
mil nf3 honey
míle thousand; nm mile
míleata adj military
milis adj sweet
míliú nm4 thousandth; adj thousandth
mill vb destroy, ruin, spoil
milliún nm1 million
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millte adj destroyed, ruined, spoiled
milseáin nm sweets
milseán nm candy, sweet
milseog nf dessert, sweet
minc nf2 mink
míneas nm1 minus
minic adv frequently, often; adj frequent
míol mór nm whale
mionchúiseach adj meticulous, minor
mionghearrthóir nm3 shredder
mionlach nm1 minority
mionn nm3 crown, oath
mionsonra nm4 detail
mionsonraigh vb detail, specify
miontóir nm3 meat grinder, mincer
mionúr nm1 minor
míorúilt nf miracle
mioscaiseach adj malicious, mischievous,
spiteful, wicked
míosúil adj monthly
miotal nm1 metal
miotas nm1 myth
miotaseolaíocht nf3 mythology
mír nf2 item, part, portion, share
mire adj angry, mad
mírialta adj irregular, unruly
mise nm I, me
míshlachtmhar adj untidy
misneach nm courage
misniúil adj brave, cheerful, courageous
mithid adj convenient time, due time
mná nf ladies, women
mo adj my
mo bhreithlá nm my birthday
modartha adj overcast
móide prep plus
moill nf2 delay, hindrance, stop
móin nf3 peat, turf
móinéar nm meadow
mol vb advocate [put forward], applaud,
commend, praise, propose, recommend,
recommend submit, suggest
moladh nm applause, commendation,
compliment, compliment, praise, proposal,
proposition, suggestion
moncaí nm monkey
mór adj big, great, large, large-scale
móramh nm1 majority
mórán adj many, much
mórmheas nm3 high esteem
muc nf pig
múch vb extinguish (flame), muffle, quench,
shut down, stifle, switch off; nf2 fume
muiceoil nf3 pork
muid pron we
muiléad nm1 millet
múin vb teach
muince nf4 necklace
múineadh nm politeness
muinéal nm1 neck, neckline
muinín nf2 confidence, dependence, trust
muiníneach adj dependable, trustworthy
múinte adj polite, well-bred
muintearas nf1 belonging, friendship,
relationship [religion], sense of belonging
múinteoir nm teacher
muintir n extended family, folks
muir nf sea
muireitleán nm1 seaplane
muireolaíocht nf3 oceanography
muirín nm4 scallop
muirnigh vb cherish
muirnín nm4 beloved, darling, sweetheart
muisiriún nm1 mushroom
mullach nm1 ridge, summit, top
mún vb piss, urinate; nm1 piss, urine
muna if [negative: if you don't]
mura unless
murnán nm1 ankle
murtall nm obesity
músaem nm1 museum
N
ná do not, don't
na art the [plural]
Na Bahámaí n Bahamas
na healaíona nf2 arts
na hÉisc nf Pisces
Na Scigirí n Faroe Islands
nádúr nm nature
naimhdeach adj hostile
naimhdeas nm1 hostility
naíonán nm1 infant
naíonra nm nursery school, play school,
pre-school
náire nf4 shame
náireach adj shameful
náisiún nm1 nation
náisiúnta adj national, nationwide
náisiúntacht nf3 nationality
namhaid nm5 enemy
naofa adj divine, hallowed, holy, sacred
naofacht nf3 holiness, sanctity
naoi nine
naomh nm1 saint
Naomh Bhríde nf St. Brigit
naoscaire nm sniper
naprún nm1 apron, roach (sailing), skirt
nasc nm connection, link; vb connect, link, tie
nathair nf5 serpent, snake
nathair nimhe nf snake
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neach nm being
neacht nf3 niece
neachtlann nf laundry
nead nf2 nest
neamh nf heaven
neamhaí adj celestial, heavenly
neamhchiontach adj innocent, not guilty
neamhchoinníollach adj unconditional
neamhchoitianta adj extraordinary, unusual
neamhdhleathach adj illegal
neamhní nm4 nothing, nought
neamhréadúil adj unrealistic
neamhshiméadrach adj asymmetric,
asymmetrical
neamhshonrach adj indefinite [grammatical]
neamhshuim nf2 disregard, indifference,
unconcern
neamhspleách adj independent
neamhspleáchas nm1 autonomy, independence
neantóg nf2 common nettle
néaróg nf2 nerve
neart nm strength
neas-suigh vb juxtapose
neascóid nf2 boil
Neiptiún nm Neptune
neodrach adj neutral
neodrón nm1 neutron
nia nm4 nephew
niachas nm1 chivalry
nialas nm1 zero
nigh vb wash
nimh nf2 poison
nimhigh vb poison
nimhiúil adj poisonous
nimhneach adj painful, sore, spiteful, touchy
[person}
nimhniú morgach septic poisoning
níos lú adj less; adv less; pron less
níos mó more than; adj more
níos mó ná adj bigger
nirbheána nm4 nirvana
nítrigin nf2 nitrogen
nó or
nócha ninety
nocht adj bare, nude; vb disclose, expose, reveal,
strip, uncover
nod giorrúcháin nm1 abbreviation
nóiméad n minute [time]
nóin nf3 noon
nóinín nm4 daisy
Nollaig nf5 Christmas, December, Yule
Nollaig Shona Happy Christmas
nós nm custom, habit, trend
nóta nm4 annotation, note
nua adj new
nua-aimseartha adj modern
Nua-Eabhrac nm4 New York
Nua-Shéalannach nm1 New Zealander
nuachtán nm1 journal, newspaper
nuair nf when
nuálach adj innovative
núicléach adj nuclear
núicléas nm1 nucleas
O
ó prep from, since
obair nf labour, work
obair bhaile n homework
óbó nm4 oboe
obrádlann nf2 operating theatre
obráid nf2 (surgical) operation
ócáid nf2 incident, occasion
ócáideach adj occasional, opportune
ócar nm1 ochre
ochlán nm1 cause of sorrow, groan, sigh
ocht eight
ócht nf3 virginity
ochtach nm1 octave
ochtapas nm1 octopus
ochtó eighty
ocrach nm1 hungry person; adj hungry
ocras nm1 hunger, starvation
ocsaídeach adj oxidizing
ocsaigin nf2 oxygen
óg adj young
ógánach nm1 adolescent, juvenile, youth
ogham nm1 ogham [script, inscription]
ógra nm young people, youths
oibreoir nm3 actor, operator
oibrí nm4 worker
oibrigh vb work
oíche nf4 evening, night, night time; adj nightly
oíche mhaith good night, goodnight
Oíche Shamhna Hallowe'en, Halloween
óid nf2 ode
oide nm4 teacher, tutor
oideachas nm education
oideas nm prescription, recipe
oideasra nm software [uncommonly used
translation]
oidhreacht nf3 heritage, inheritance, legacy
oifig n office
oifigiúil adj civil, official
óige nf4 childhood, youth
oigheann nm oven
oigheann micreathonnach nm1 microwave
oven
oighear nm ice
oigreach adj glacial
oil educate, nurture, rear
Oileáin Fharó n Faroe Islands
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Oileáin Fhidsí n Fiji Islands
oileán nm1 island
oileánach nm islander, islandman; adj insular
Oilimpeach nm1 Olympian; adj Olympic
oilte adj qualified, trained
oinniún nm1 onion
óinseach nf fool [woman], idot [woman]
oir vb fit, suit
óir because, for
oireachtas nm large gathering
oiread n amount, quantity
oiriúnach adj suitable
oirthear nm east
oisre nm4 oyster
ól vb drink
olann nf wool
olc adj bad, evil
olcas nm1 badness
Ollainnis nf2 Dutch [language]
ollamh nm1 professor
ollmhargadh nm supermarket
ollmhór adj huge, massive
ollscoil nf2 university
ólta adj drunk
ómós nm respect
onnmhairigh vb export
Onóir nf honour
onóir nf honor, honour
onórach adj honorable, honourable
ór nm gold
ór Muire nm1 marigold
óráid nf2 address, oration, speech
orainn prep on us
oráiste n [fruit] orange; adj orange
Oráisteach nm1 Orangeman
ord nm1 order, procedure, sequence,
sledgehammer
ordóg nf thumb
órga adj golden [colour], golden [made of gold]
orgánach nm1 organism; adj organic
orm prep on me
órshúlach nm1 golden syrup
os comhair prep before, in front of, opposite
oscail vb open
oscailt nf2 opening
oscailte adj open
osna nf4 sigh
osnaigh vb sigh
ospidéal nm1 hospital
Osréalach adj surreal
óstach nm1 host, hostess
óstán nm1 hotel
Ostarach nm1 Austrian; adj Austrian
osteilgeoir n overhead projector
óstlann nf2 hotel
ostrais nf2 ostrich
othar nm1 patient
otharcharr nm1 ambulance
otharlann nf2 hospital
P
pá nm4 pay, wages
pábháil nf3 pavement, paving; vb pave
paca nm4 pack
pacáil nf3 packing; vb pack
paidir nf2 prayer
paidrín nm4 rosary, rosary beads
páil nf2 paling, stakes
pailéad nm1 palette
pailin nf2 pollen
pailis nf2 fortress, palace, palisade
pailliún nm1 pavilion
pailm nf2 palm
pailnigh vb pollinate
paimfléad nm1 pamphlet
paincréas nm1 pancreas
painéal gréine n solar panel
páipéar nm paper
páipéar vótála n ballot paper
páirc nf field, park, pitch
Páirc an Chrócaigh Croke Park
páirt nf2 role
páirtaimseartha adj part-time
paisean nm1 passion [strong emotion]
paiseanta adj passionate
paiste nm patch [computers]
pálás nm1 palace
pancóg nf2 pancake
pápa nm4 pope
paráid nf2 parade
paraisiút nm1 parachute
Páras nm4 Paris
parthas nm1 paradise
pasáiste nm passage, passageway
patrarc nm4 patriarch
patrún nm1 patron, role model
patuaire nf4 apathy, tepidity
patuar adj apathetic, lukewarm
péacán nm1 shoot, sprout
péacóg nf2 peacock, peafowl
peaindí nm4 mashed potatoes with milk and
butter, tin mug
peann nm pen [writing]
peann luaidhe n pencil
pearóid nf2 parrot
pearsa nf character, figure, person
pearsanta adj personal
peata nm pet
peil nf2 football
peil gaelach nm gaelic football
peil Meiriceánach nf2 American football
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peilbheas nm1 pelvis
péinteáil vb paint; nf3 painting
péintéir nm3 painter
peirsil nf2 parsley
péist nf2 monster, reptile, worm
peiteal nm1 petal
peitreal nm1 petrol
peitriliam nm4 petroleum
péitseog nf2 peach
pian nf pain
pianó nm4 piano
piardóg nf2 crayfish [saltwater]
piasún nm1 pheasant
píb uilleann nf2 uilleann pipes, union pipes
píceáil nf3 peek purchase
pictiúr nm1 picture
pictiúrlann nf cinema
piléar nm1 bullet
piliúr nm1 pillow
pingin nf2 penny
pinsean nm1 pension
pinsinéir nm3 pensioner, senior citizen
píobaire nm4 piper
píobán nm1 hose
píobán copair nm1 copper pipe
píobán gairdín n1 garden hose
piobar nm1 pepper
pioc vb pluck
piongain nf2 penguin
pionna nm4 peg, pin
pionós nm1 penalty, punishment
pionsúirín nm4 tweezers
pionta nm4 pint
píopa nm4 pipe, pipeline
piorra nm4 pear
píosa nm4 bit, coin, length, piece, section
píotsa nm Pizza
pis nf2 pea
pis thalún nf2 peanut
piscín nm kitten
piseán nm1 pea
piseánach nm1 lentil
piseog nf superstition
piteog nf camp, effeminate man, homosexual
man [slang], pansy, queer, sissy
pitseámaí nm4 pyjamas
plaisteach nm1 plastic
plait nf2 scalp
plámás nm flattery
pláta te nm4 hotplate [on cooker]
plean nm plan
pléasc vb explode, shoot; nf2 blast, explosion,
shot
pléascach adj explosive
pléascadh nm blasting, explosion, shooting
pléascán nm1 explosive
pléascánta adj breezy, exuberant
pleidhce nm4 fool, simpleton
pluais nf cave
plucach adj chubby
plúch vb jam, muffle, suffocate, wreck
pluid nf2 blanket
pluiméir nm3 plumber
plúirín sneachta nm snowdrop
pluma nm4 plum
plúr nm1 flour
plus nm4 plus
plútóiniam nm4 plutonium
Plútón nm Pluto
pobal nm1 community, population, public
pobalbhreith nf2 plebiscite, poll, survey
poblacht nf republic
Poblacht na hÉireann Republic of Ireland
Poblachtánaigh n Republicans
póca nm4 pocket
pócar nm1 poker
póg vb kiss; nf2 kiss
poipín nm4 poppy
póit nf2 drunkeness, hangover
Pol Theas nm South Pole
Pol Thuaidh nm North Pole
polach adj polar
Polainnis nf2 Polish language
polaistiréin nf2 polystyrene
polaiteoir nm3 politician
polaitíocht nf3 politics
polaitiúil adj political
Polannach nm1 Pole; adj Polish
poll vb pierce; nm hole
pónaí nm4 pony, ponytail
pónaire nf4 bean
ponc nm1 dot, point
Poncánach adj Yank, Yankee; nm1 Yank,
Yankee
popcheol nm1 pop music
pór nm1 breed, seed, strain
póraigh vb breed
port nm1 centre, harbour, haven, jig,
landing-place, mound, river-bank, seat,
strong-hold, tune
Port Láirge Waterford
Portaingéalach nm1 Portuguese; adj
Portuguese
Portaingéilis nf2 Portuguese language
portán nm1 crab
pós vb marry
pósadh nm marriage, matrimony, wedding
post nm job, mail, post
pósta adj married
postáil vb mail, post
postas nm1 postage
pota nm4 pot
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pota caife nm4 coffee-pot
potaire nm4 potter
prae nf4 acquisition, prey
praghas nm1 price
práinn nf emergency, urgency
práinneach adj imperative, pressing, urgent
praiséidimiam nm4 praseodymium
pram nm4 pram
prás nm1 brass
práta n potato
preab vb bounce; nf2 bounce, twitch
préachán nm1 crow
préachta adj freezing, perished
Preispitéireach adj Presbyterian; nm1
Presbyterian
printíseach nm1 apprentice
príobháideach adj private
príomhchathair nf5 capital city
príomhchócaire nm chef
príomhoide nm4 headmaster, principal teacher
príomhthéama n main theme
prionsa nm4 prince
priontáil nf3 printing; vb print, print off
príosún nm1 jail, prison
próca nm4 jar
profa nm4 proof [of alcahol; literature]
próifíl nf2 profile
proinn nf2 meal
proinnseomra nm4 dining room
promhadh nm1 proof
Protastúnach nm1 Protestant
prótón nm1 proton
Prúisis nf2 Prussian language
puball nm1 tent
púca nm4 ghost
púdar níocháin nm1 washing powder
púic nf2 frown, scowl
puifín nm4 puffin
puimcín nm4 pumpkin
punt nm1 pound
púróg nf2 pebble, round stone
putóg nf2 gut, intestine
putóg dhubh nf2 black pudding
Q
R
r-phost n email
rábaire nm3 active athletic person, big strong
man, dashing fellow, strong
rac nm4 rock
rac-cheol nm1 rock music
ráca nm4 rake
racán nm1 brawl, racket, uproar
rachmas nm1 wealth
rachmasach adj wealthy
racht nm3 a fit of anger, anger, passion,
violence
radaíocht nf3 radiation
radaíocht ultraibhialait nf3 ultraviolet
radiation
radaitheoir nm3 radiator
radathonn nf2 radio wave
radharc nm1 scene, sight, view, vision
radharceolaí nm4 optician
rafar adj prosperous, thriving
ráfla nm4 rumour
raic nf2 driftwood, racket, ruction, uproar,
wreck, wreckage
raidis nf2 radish
raidis fhiáin nf2 horseradish
rainse nm4 ranch
ráiteas nm1 comment, statement
ramhar adj fat, plump, thick
rampa nm4 ramp
Rang nm class
rang teagaisc nm3 tutorial
rangú nm category
rann nm1 rhyme, verse
rannach adj departmental
rannóg nf2 section
raon reatha nm1 running track
rapcheol nm1 rap
rás nm3 race
rásaíocht chapall nf3 horse-racing
rásúr nm1 razor
rath nm success
ráth nm3 guarantee, ring fort
rathaigh prosper
rathúnas nm fortune, prosperity
réab vb rip up, shatter, tear, violate
reachtaigh vb legislate
reachtáil nf3 running (managing an event)
reachtúil adj statutory
réadúil adj pragmatic, realistic
réal vb develop [photography]; nm1 six pence
piece [old money]
réalta nf star
réaltacht nf3 clarity, reality
réaltbhuíon nf2 constellation
réalteolaíocht nf3 astronomy
réaltra nm4 galaxy
réamhaisnéis nf forecast
réamhaisnéis na haimsire nf2 weather
forecast
réamhchlaonadh nm predjudice
réamhfhocal nm1 preposition
réamhrá nm4 introduction, preface, prologue
reathaí nm4 runner
reibiliúnach nm rebel; adj rebel
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réigiún nm1 region
réigiúnach adj regional
reilig nf2 graveyard
reiligiún nm1 religion
réim nf2 career, course, range, regimen,
succession
réimír nf2 prefix
réimniú nm conjugation [ling]
réir nf2 command, will, wish
réiteach nm1 agreement, clearance, clearing,
disentaglement, level space, preparation,
settlement, solution
reithe nm4 ram
réitigh vb prepare, solve
reo nm4 freezing, frost
reoán nm1 icing
reoigh vb freeze
reoiteoir nm3 freezer
reophointe nm4 freezing point
rí nm4 king, sovereign
rí- pref exceedingly, kingly, royal, ultra-, very
riabhach adj dismal, dull, streaked, striped
riachtanas nm1 necessity, need, requirement
riail nf authority, regulation, rule, ruler
rialtas nm1 administration [politics],
government
rialtóir nm3 ruler, sovereign
rialú nm regulation, rule, ruling [law]
riamh always, ever, never [in the past]
ribe róibéis nm4 prawn, shrimp
ridire nm4 knight
rinc vb dance; nf2 rink
rince nm4 dance, dancing
rinceoir nm dancer
rinn nm3 planet, star
ríocht nf3 kingdom
ríog nf2 fit, impulse, spasm
ríoga adj regal, royal
ríomhaire nm computer
ríomhaire glúine nm4 laptop
ríomhaireacht nf3 computer science,
computing
ríomhchláraitheoir nm3 programmer
ríomheolaíocht nf3 computer science
ríomhphost nm e-mail
rís nf2 rice
riteoga nf tights
rith vb run
robáil nf3 robbery; vb rob
róbat nm1 robot
rocach adj corrugated
rogha nf4 choice, option
roghnach adj elective, optional
roghnaigh vb choose, select
roghnaitheach adj selective
roimh ahead [position or place]; prep before [in
time]
roimhe adv previous
roinn vb apportion, divide, share; nf department
roinnt several, some
róisín n little flower, little rose
rollóg nf2 roll
Rómáinis nf2 Romanian (language)
Rómánach nm1 Romanian (person), Rumanian;
adj Rumanian
romhat prep before you, in front of you
rón nm1 horse hair, horsehair, seal
ronnach nm1 mackerel, seerfish
rópa nm4 rope
ropaire nm4 rascal, scoundrel
rós nm rose
róst vb roast
roth nm wheel
rothar nm1 bicycle, bike
rothlaigh vb gyrate, rotate, spin, twirl
rua adj red-haired, redheaded
ruacan nm1 cockle
ruaille buaille nm commotion
rud nm3 circumstance, matter, thing
ruga nm4 rug
rugbaí nm4 rugby
rugbaí sraithe nm4 rugby league
ruibh nf2 sting, sulphur, venom
Rúiseach nm1 Russian; adj Russian
Rúisis nf2 Russian language
rúitín nm ankle
rún nm1 resolution [formal decision], secret
rúnaí nm4 secretary
rúnmhar adj secretive
rutarfoirdiam nm4 rutherfordium
S
sa prep in
sábh nm1 saw
sábháil vb save
sábháilteacht nf3 safety
sabhaircín nm4 primrose
sabhdán nm1 sultan
sacsafón nm1 saxophone
sadhlann nf2 silo
sagart nm clergyman, priest
saghas nm kind, sort, type
saibhir adj rich
saibhreas nm riches, wealth
saicín nm4 sachet
saighdeoir nm3 archer, inciter
saighdeoireacht nf3 archery
saighdiúir nm soldier
saighead nf2 arrow, bolt of lightning
sail nf2 dirt
sáil nf2 heel; adj luscious, luxurious, pretentious,
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sáile nf4 luxury
saileach nf2 willow; adj salic
sailéad nm1 salad
sailéad torthaí nm1 fruit salad
saill nf fat [biology]
saineloaí nm4 expert, specialist
saineolaí nm expert
saineolas nm1 expertise
sainmhínigh vb define
sainmhíniú nm definition, explanation
sainordú nm mandate, mandatory instruction
saíocht nf3 accomplishment, learning, skill,
wisdom
sáiste nm sage [herb]
saitleog nf2 satellite
saitleog chumarsáide nf2 communications
satellite
saitleog gheochobhsaí nf2 geostationary
satellite
saitleog shaorga nf3 artificial satellite
salach adj dirty
salachar nm1 dirt
salaigh vb mire
salann nm1 salt
salm nm1 psalm
samhail nf3 model, simile
Samhain nf3 November
samhlaigh vb imagine
samhlaíocht nf3 imagination
samhradh nm summer
sampla nm sample
san áireamh prep including
san uair adj hourly; adv hourly
sanasaíocht nf3 etymology
santach adj greedy
saoi nm prophet, wise man
saoire nf4 holiday, leave, vacation
saoirse nf freedom, freedom, liberty
saoiste nm boss, foreman
saoithiúil bizzare, pleasant, skilled, wise
saol nm1 life, time, world
saonta adj innocent, naive
saor adj cheap; prep cheap
saor in aisce adj free [of charge]
saoránach nm1 citizen
saorstát nm1 free state, freestate [history]
saothar nm1 labor, labour
saotharlann nf2 laboratory
sáraigh vb negotiate (difficulty), overcome,
violate
sárlaoch nm1 super hero
Sasana nm4 England
Sasanach adj English; nm1 Englishman,
Englishwoman
sáspan nm1 saucepan
sásta adj handy, pleased, satisfied, willing
sástacht nf3 contentment
satailít nf2 satellite
Satarn nm Saturn
scadán nm1 herring
scaif nf2 scarf
scaip vb disperse, scatter
scairp nf2 scorpion
scairt nf2 phone call, shout; vb burst out
(sudden laughter, or sun breaking through), call,
shout
scamall nm1 cloud, web [bird's toes]
scamallach adj clouded, cloudy
scamhóg nf lung
scamhóir nm3 potato peeler
scannal nm1 scandal
scannán nm1 film, membrane
scanraithe adj scared
scaoil vb release
scaoll nm alarm, fright, panic
scar vb detach, diverge, separate
scaradh nm separation
scartha adj estranged, separate
scátáil nf3 skating
scáth nm3 shade, shadow
scáth báistí nm3 umbrella
scáthaigh vb screen, shade, shadow
scáthán nm1 mirror
scáthlán nm1 open-ended shed, screen, shelter
sceach nf2 thornbush
scéal nm1 narrative, story, tale
scéal grinn n joke
scéalaí nm narrator, storyteller
sceallóga n chips, French fries
sceallóga prátaí n potato chips
sceanra nm4 cutlery
sceartán nm1 tick
sceideal nm1 menu, schedule
scéim nf2 design, scheme
sceimhle nm ordeal, terror, trauma
sceird nf2 fell
sceitheadh nm eruption, overflow; vb erupt,
overflow
sceitimíní n excitement, flutter
scí nm4 ski
sciaitíce nf4 sciatica
scian nf2 knife
scian mhara nf2 razor shell
scian phóca nf2 penknife
sciar nm portion, share
sciath nf2 screen, shield
sciathán nm1 wing
scidil nf2 skittle
sciorradh nm skid
sciorta nm4 skirt
sciot vb snip
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scipéad nm1 cash register
scíth nf rest [from work]
sciuird nf2 cut, dash, rush
sclábhaí nm4 slave
scliúchas nm brawl, dispute, disputing, riot,
rumpus, shouting, yelling
scoil nf school
scoilt nf2 cleft, crack, fissure, parting, rift, split;
vb cleave, split
scoir vb break, detach, exit, quit, retire
scoiteacht nf detachment, isolation
scoláire nm4 academic, scholar
sconna nm4 faucet, water tap
scornach nf2 gorge, throat
scréachóg nf jay [bird]
scréachóg reilige n barn owl
scríbhneoir nm3 writer
scríob nf2 score, scrape, scratch
scríobach adj abrasive
scríobadh nm scratch
scríobh vb write
scrios vb destroy, zap
scriú nm screw
scriúáil vb screw; nf3 screwing
scriúire nm4 screwdriver
scroid nf2 snack
scroidchuntar nm1 snackbar
scrúdú nm exam, examination, test
scrúdú béil nm oral test
scrúdú iarbháis nm autopsy; post mortem
scuab nf brush
scúnc nm1 skunk
scúp nm1 scoop
sé six; pron he, him, it
seabhac nm hawk
séabra nm4 zebra
seachain vb avoid, beware, elude, evade
seachaint nf3 avoid, avoidance, evade,
prevention
seachmall nm1 illusion
seachród nm1 bypass
seacht nf seven
seachtain nf2 week
seachtó seventy
seacláid nf2 chocolate
seadóg nf2 grapefruit
seafóideach adj daft
seagal nm1 rye
sealadach adj provisional, temporary
séalaigh vb seal
sealán nm noose
sealbhú nm acquisition, occupancy [tenancy],
occupation
sealgaire nm hunter
sealla nm4 chalet
seamair nf2 clover
seamlas nm1 slaughter-house, slaughterhouse
seampú nm4 shampoo
seamróg nf2 shamrock
sean adj old; prep former
séan vb deny, refuse
seanad nm1 senate
séanadh nm denial
seanadóir nm3 senator
seanathair nm grandfather
seanda adj ancient
seanduine nm4 old person
seanfhocal nm1 proverb
seangán nm1 ant
seanmháthair nf grandmother
seanmóir nf3 sermon
seanmóireacht nf3 preaching, sermonizing
seans nm chance, possibility
Seapáinis nf2 Japanese language
Seapánach nm1 Japanese; adj Japanese
searc nf love
seargaithe adj withered
searrach nm1 foal
searradh nm1 stretch, stretching (of limbs)
seasca sixty
seasmhach adj stable
seasta adj fixed, permanent, standing
[permanent], static
séasúr nm1 season
seic nm check [money], cheque
seiceáil vb check, verify
Seicis nf2 Czech (language)
seift nf2 device, plan, resource
seilf nf4 shelf
seilide nm4 snail
séimh adj gentle, mellow, mild, smooth
seinn vb play [music]
séipéal nm church [building]
Seirbiach adj Serbian
seirindipíocht nf serendipity
Seisniach nm1 Chechen (person); adj Chechen
Seisnis nf2 Chechen language
seithe nf4 hide, skin
seo adj this
seodóir nm3 jeweler, jeweller
seodóireacht nf3 (act of) jewelling, jewellery
seodra nm4 jewelry
seoid nf jewel, precious object
seol nm1 sail
seoladh n address
seomra nm room
seomra codlata nm4 bedroom
seomra folctha nm4 bathroom
seomra leapa n bedroom
seomra ranga n classroom
seomra suí nm sitting room
shroich vb arrived
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siad pron they
siadsan pron they
siamsaíocht nf3 entertainment
siansa nm4 symphony
siar adv back, west
sibh pron you [plural]
síceolaíoch adj psychological
síceolaíocht nf3 psychology
sicín nm chicken
síl vb suppose, think
sil vb drip, ooze, run [nose], seep, shead [tears],
strain [vegetables], trickle
sileacan nm1 silicon, silicone
síleáil nf3 ceiling
siléar nm1 cellar
silín nm4 cherry
siméadrach adj symmetric, symmetrical
siméadracht nf3 symmetry
simléar nm1 chimney
simpeansaí nm4 chimpanzee
simpleoir nm3 simpleton
simplí adj simple, simple-minded
simpligh vb simplify
simplíocht nf3 simple-mindedness, simplicity
sin adj that
sín vb extend, hold out, lenghten, stretch
sin-seanathair nm great-grandfather
sin-seanmháthair nf great-grandmother
sinc nf2 zinc
sincigh vb galvanize
sindeacáit nf2 syndicate; vb syndicate
sine nf4 nipple, teat
sineach nf2 mastitis
Síneach nm1 Chinese; adj Chinese
síneadh nm1 extension, gratuity, stretch,
stretching, tip
síneadh fada nm1 length accent [accent mark
used in Irish language]
singil adj meagre, single, slender, tenuous
sínigh vb sign
Sínis nf2 Chinese language
sínitheoir nm3 signatory
síniú nm autograph, signature
sinn pron us, we
sinsear nm1 ancestor, elder, senior
sinséar nm1 ginger
sinsearach adj ancestral, senior; nm1 ancestor,
senior
sinsearacht nf3 ancestry, seniority
sinseartha adj ancestral
sínteach adj drawn-out, extending, liberal,
stretching
sínteán nm1 stretcher
sintéis nf2 synthesis
sintéiseach adj synthetic
sínteoireacht aimsire nf3 procrastination
síntiús nm1 donation, subscription
síntiúsóir nm3 subscriber
síob nf2 drift, gust, lift, ride; vb blow up, blow
[away], drift, drive [along]
síobadh nm blow, drift
síobadh sneachta nm blizzard
síobaire nm4 hitch-hiker
síobhais nm1 chives
síobhas nm1 chive
sioc nm3 frost; vb congeal, freeze, set, stiffen
siocair nf occasion, pretext, [immediate] cause
siocaire nm4 chicory
siocán nm1 chilly substance, frost, frozen
person
síocanailís nf2 psychoanalysis
siocánta adj chilled, congealed, frosted, stiff
siocdhó nm4 frostbite
síocháin nf3 peace
síochánachas nm1 pacifism
síochánta adj pacific, peaceful
siochta adj fossilised, fossilized, frosted [glass],
iced, icy, petrified
siocúil adj frosty
síoda nm4 silk
síodúil adj courteous, silky, urbane
siofón nm1 siphon; vb siphon
síofra nm4 changeling, precocious child, sprite
sióg nf2 fairy
síog nf2 seam, streak; vb cancel, streak, stroke
out
síogach n zebra crossing
síogaí nm4 elf, fairy, gossip, know-all, weakling
síol nm1 bean [of coffee], offspring, pip, seed,
semen
síol ainíse nm1 aniseed
siolla nm4 syllable
siolla ceoil nm4 musical note, note of music
síolraigh vb breed
siombail nf symbol
siondróm nm1 syndrome
sionnach nm fox
siopa nm shop
siopadóir nm3 shopkeeper
siopadóireacht nf shopping
síoraí adj endless, eternal, perennial, timeless
síoraíocht nf3 eternity
siorc nm3 shark
síos adv down
sioscadh nm clip
siosúr nm1 (a pair of) scissors
sip nf2 zip
síscéal nm1 fairytale
siúcra nm sugar
siúil vb tread, walk, wander
siúl nm walk, walking
siúlóid nf2 hike, walk
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siúr sister [religious]
slacán nm1 bat
slachtmhar adj finished, polished, tidy
slaghdán nm1 cold [illness]
sláine nf4 healthiness, wholeness
sláinte cheers; nf health
sláintiúil adj healthy
slán bye, farewell, goodbye; adj safe [unharmed];
nm1 challenge, health, healthy person
slán go fóill goodbye (for now)
slán tamall goodbye (for now)
slánaigh vb complete [fill in missing parts],
redeem, round, round off [number], save
[religious]
slánaitheoir nm3 saviour
slándáil nf3 security
slat n penis [slang]; cane, pointer, rod, sapling,
stick, wand, yard [measurement]
sleamhain adj sleek, slippery, slippy
sleamhnaigh vb slide, slip
slí nf4 direction, road, space, way
slí bheatha nf4 career, occupation
sliabh n mountain
Sligeach Sligo
sliocht nm3 breed, offspring, passage [text],
stock
sliogán nm1 shell (explosive), shell (on beach)
sliotar nm1 hurley ball
slisín nm4 rasher
slog vb swallow
sloinne nm4 surname
Slóivéanach adj Slovene, Slovenian; nm1
Slovene
Slóivéinis nf Slovene [lang], Slovenian [lang]
Slóvacach adj Slovak, Slovakian; nm1 Slovak
slua nm4 crowd
sluaíocht nf3 campaign, [military] expedition
sluasaid nf2 shovel
smacht nm control, discipline
smál nm1 stain
smaoineamh nm1 thought
smaoinigh vb contemplate, reflect, think
smaointeachas nm1 body of thinking, idea,
reflection, thought
smaragaid nf2 emerald [stone]
sméar nf2 blackberry
sméar dhubh nf2 blackberry
smig nf2 chin
smuga nm4 mucus, snot
smuilc nf2 snout, surly expression
smúit nf2 dust, gloom, mist, smoke
smúr nm1 ash, dust, grime, rust, soot; vb sniff
snagcheol nm1 jazz
snaidhm nf2 brace, knot, tie
snámh nm3 swimming; vb swim
snámhán nm1 float
snas nm3 accent, good appearance, lisp, polish
snasán nm1 polish
snasta adj finished, glossy, polished
snáthaid nf2 needle
snáthaid mhór nf2 dragonfly
snáthaidpholladh nm acupuncture
sneachta nm4 snow
sneachtúil adj snowy
sní nf4 flow, permeation, pouring
snigh vb flow, pour
sniodh nf nit
snua nm4 appearance, colour, complexion
snúcar nm1 snooker
só nm4 comfort ease, enjoyment, luxury,
prosperity
so- pref easy to, good
sobalchlár nm1 soap opera
socair adj quiet
sochaí nf4 society
sochar nm1 benefit, gain, profit, welfare
socheolaíocht nf3 sociology
sochraid nf2 funeral
socraigh vb arrange, settle
socrú nm arrangement
sofaisticiúlacht nf sophistication
sóid nf2 soda
soighe nm4 soya, soya bean
soilbhir adj cheerful
soiléirse nf4 axiom
sóilipseachas nm1 solipsism
soilire nm4 celery
soilseán nm1 light, torch
soilsigh vb enlighten, illuminate, reveal, shine
soinéad nm1 sonnet
soiscéal nm1 gospel
sóisear nm1 junior
sóisearach adj junior [in hierarchy]
sóisialta adj social
soith nf2 bitch
soitheach nm1 container, dish, ship, vessel
sól nm1 sole [fish]
solaid Phlatónacha nm1 Platonic solids
solas nm light [visual]
sólás nm1 comfort, consolation
solas ultraibhialait nm1 ultraviolet light
soláthar nm1 provision, supply, supplying
sollúnta adj solemn
sómas nm1 comfort
sona adj happy
sonas nm happiness
sonasach adj happy
sonite adj washable
sonra nm4 detail, specification
sonrach specific
sonraí nm data
sonrú nm detail, notice, specification
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sor nm1 tick
során nm1 wireworm
sorcha nf4 brightness; adj bright, cheerful
sorn nm1 stove
sos nm3 pause, rest [from work]
sotal nm1 arrogance
sotalach adj arrogant, insolent
spád nf2 spade
spadal nm1 spatula
spaga nm4 pouch, purse (for tobacco, money)
spaigití nm4 spaghetti
spailpín nm migrant worker
Spáinneach nm1 Spaniard; adj Spanish
Spáinnis nf2 Spanish language
spall vb shrivel
sparán nm billfold [US], purse [for money]
spás nm1 space
spéaclaí nm4 glasses, spectacles
spéaclaí gréine nm sunglasses
speiceas nm1 species [biology]
spéir nf sky
spéireata nm4 spade [cards]
speisialta adj special
spideog nf2 robin
spionáiste nm4 spinach
spíonta adj exhausted, worn out
spiorad nm spirit
spioróg nf sparrowhawk
spíosra nm spice
splanc nf2 flash, spark
spóla nm4 joint of meat
spór nm1 spore
spórt nm1 sport
spórtúil adj sporty
spota nm4 spot
spraoi nm4 fun, play, sport, spree
spréach nf2 spark
spreag vb encourage, inspire
spreagadh nm encouragement, impulse,
inspiration
spréigh vb disperse, spatter, spread, sprinkle
sprús nm1 spruce
spuaic nf2 spire, steeple
spuinse nm4 sponge
spúnóg nf2 spoon
spúnóg adhmaid nf2 wooden spoon
spúnóg bhoird nf2 tablespoon
spúnóg milseoige nf2 dessert spoon
sráid nf2 street
sráidbhaile nm village
sraith nf league, line, ply, row, run, series
sraoill vb trail
sraoth nm3 snort
sreabh nf2 flow, flow, stream, trickle
sreabhán idéalach nm1 perfect fluid
sreang nf string
srian nm constraint, restraint
sroich vb attain, come up to, reach
srón nf nose
srónach adj nasal
srónbheannach nm1 rhinoceros
sruth nm current, flow, river, stream
sruthán nm brook, stream
stábla nm stable
stádas nm1 status
staidéar nm study
staighre nm4 stairs
stail nf2 stallion
stailc nf2 strike
stair nf2 history
stairiúil adj historic, historical
stáisiún vótála nm1 polling station
staitistic nf2 statistic
stáitse nm4 platform, stage
stalla leabhar nm4 bookstall
stampa nm4 stamp
stán nm1 can, tin
stánosclóir nm3 tin opener
stápla nm4 staple
staraí nm4 historian, historiographer
steallaire nm syringe
stéig nf2 intestine, slice, steak, strip
stíl nf2 style
stiogma nm4 stigma
stiúideo nm4 studio
stiúir nf5 rudder
stoc nm1 trumpet
stoca gearr nm4 sock
stócach nm1 boy, boyfriend, youth
Stócólm nm4 Stockholm
stoidiaca nm4 zodiac
stoirm nf storm
stoirmiúil adj stormy
stól nm1 stool
stop vb stop; nm4 stop
stór nm1 hoard, precious [lovingly], store,
treasure
storc nm1 stork
striapach nf2 loose woman, prostitute, whore
striapachas prostitution
strus nm stress
strusmhar adj stressful
stua nm arc, arch
stuaic nf2 peak, pinnacle, vertex
stuama adj level-headed, responsible, solemn
sú líomóide nm4 lemon juice
sú talún nf strawberry
sú úill nm4 apple juice
suaimhneach adj peaceful, relaxing, serene
suaimhneas nm calm, relaxation, serenity,
tranquillity
suairc adj merry
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suaite adj upset
suaith vb massage, mix, shuffle (cards)
suaitheantas nm1 badge
Sualainnis nf2 Swedish language
Sualannach adj Swedish; nm1 Swede
suan nm1 sleep, slumber
suanach adj apathetic, dormant, lethargic
suantraí nf4 lullaby
suarach adj dirty, light, mean, petty, sickly,
trivial
suas adj upward
subh nf2 jam
súgach adj merry, tipsy
súgánach adj chequered, confused
súgrach adj playful, sportive
suigh vb place, position, set, sit
súil nf expectation, eye, hope
súil sprice nf2 bull's eye
suim nf calculation, curiosity, disjunction,
interest, sum
suimint nf2 cement
suimiúil adj interesting
suíochán nm chair, seat
suíomh idirlín nm1 website
suipéar nm1 supper
súitín nm tampon
súlach nm1 gravy, sap
sulfar nm1 sulphur
sult nm enjoyment
súmhar adj juicy, luscious
súmóg nf2 sip
súnás nm1 orgasm
suntas nm1 attention
suntasach adj impressive, noticeable,
outstanding
súraic vb suck
sursaing nf2 corset
súsa nm4 blanket, rug
súsán nm1 bog moss, peat moss
suth nm3 embryo
suthaineacht nf3 perpetuity
svaeid nf2 suede, swede, turnip
T
T-léine nf4 T-shirt
tábhachtach adj consequential, important,
industrious, significant
tabhair vb bring, give
tabhair amach vb give out, hatch, scold
tabhair óráid vb speak [to audience]
tábhairne nm tavern
tabhall nm1 catapult, sling
taca nm4 point (in time), rest, support
tacaigh vb back, support
tacaíocht nf3 support
tacsaí nm4 taxi
tae nm tea
taespúnóg nf2 teaspoon
tafann nm1 bark
tagairt nf3 mention, reference
taibhreamh nm dream [in sleep]
taibhse nf ghost, phantom
taiceon nm1 tachyon
taifead nm1 record, recording
taifí nm4 toffee
taighde nm research
táille nf4 charge, entrance fee, fare, fee, tally
táiplis nf2 checkers, draughts
tairbhe nf4 benefit, profit
tairg vb bid, offer, propose
táirgiúlacht nf3 productivity
tairiscint nf3 bid, offer, proposition, tender
tairne nm4 nail
tais adj clammy, damp, humid, moist
taisce nf hoard, resevoir, treasure
taisceadán nm1 locker, safe
taiscthéitheoir nm3 storage heater
taiscumar nm1 reservoir
taisdíonach adj damp-proof
taispeántas nm demonstration, display,
exhibition, indication, show
taisteal nm travel
taistealaí nm traveler, traveller, traveller
[member of the Travelling Community]
taistil vb travel
taithí nf experience, practice
taithí oibre nf4 work experience
táithín nm4 swab
taitneamh nm1 enjoyment, pleasure
taitneamhach adj enjoyable, pleasant
talamh n earth, ground, land
Talamh an Éisc Newfoundland
tallann nf2 impulse, whim
tallannach adj impulsive, temperamental
talmhaíocht nf3 agriculture
tanaí adj slim, thin
tanaigh vb dilute, slim, thin
taobh nm1 aspect, flank, side
taobh istigh nm1 inside
taobh leis prep beside
taobh thiar prep behind
taobhroinn nf2 aisle
taoide nf4 tide
taoiseach nm chief; prime minister
taom nm3 fit, seizure; vb teem (potatoes)
taom croí nm3 heart attack
taos nm1 dough, paste
taos fiacla nm1 toothpaste
taoscadh nm drainage
taoschnó nm4 donut, doughnut
tapa adj fast, quick
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tapaidh adj fast, quick
tar vb approach, come, move towards, reach
tar a éis sin adv afterward
tar éis prep after
tarbh nm bull
targaid nf2 target
tarlaigh vb happen, occur
tarr nm1 belly
tarracóir nm tractor
tarraiceán nm1 drawer
tarraing vb drag, draw, draw on, extract [tooth],
pull, tow
tarraingt nf draw, drawing, traction
tarrtháil nf3 help, rescue, salvage; vb help,
rescue
tart nm thirst
tathagach adj solid, substantial, well-built
tatú nm tattoo
te adj hot [heat]
teach nm house [home]
teach allais n sweathouse
teach gloine nm conservatory
teach ósta nm hostel
teach tábhairne n pub, public house
teachta nm4 delegate, deputy
teachta dála nm4 member of parliament
teachtaire nm4 courier, messenger, runner
teachtaireacht nf3 message
téad nm rope
teagasc nm doctrine, instruction
teagascóir nm3 instructor, tutor
teaghlach nm family
teagmháil nf contact
teampall nm1 church, temple
teanga nf language, tongue
teangeolaíocht nf3 lingustics
teann adj tense, tight
teannáin n tendon
tearc adj rare, scarce
téarmaíochta terminology
tearmann nm1 asylum, refuge, sanctuary
teas nm3 heat
teasaí adj hot-headed
teasaíocht nf hot temper, passion
teasc nf2 disc, discus; vb amputate, cut off, hack,
hew, lop, sever
teastas nm1 certificate
Teastas Sóisearach Junior Certificate
teibí adj abstract
teicneoir nm3 technician
teicneolaíocht nf3 technology
teicníc nf2 technique
teicstíl nf2 textile
teicteonach adj tectonic
teideal nm1 title
téigh vb to go
teilgean nm1 projection
teilifís television, tv
teip vb collapse, fail, miss; nf2 failure
teiripe nf therapy
teiscinn nf sea
teith vb flee, run away
téitheoir nm3 heater
teochriosach adj tropical
teocht nf3 heat, temperature
teolaí adj comfortable, delicate, fond of comfort,
warm
teorainn nf5 boundary, frontier, limit
teoranta adj limited
thairis sin adv furthermore
thar prep above, by, over, past
thart adv about, by, past, round
thíos staighre adv downstairs
thit vb fell
thuas adj above; adv above
thuas staighre upstairs
thuasluaite adj above-mentioned, as above
tiarna nm lord
tibia nf4 tibia
tigh n house
tím nf2 thyme
timpeall nm around, circuit, circumference
timpeallach adj surrounding
timpeallaigh vb encircle, surround
timpiste nf accident
tine nf fire
tine chnámh nf bonfire
tinn adj sick, sore
tinneas nm1 ailment, illness, sickness
tinte ealaíne nf fireworks
tinteán nm1 fireplace, hearth
tintreach nf lightning
tintrí adj hot, hot-headed
tíogar nm tiger
tiomáin vb drive
tiomáint nf drive
tiománaí nm4 driver
tiomna nm4 testament, will
tiompán na cluaise n eardrum
tiomsaigh vb accumulate, collect
tionchar nm1 impact, influence
tionscadal nm1 project
tionscnamh nm1 initiative
tíreolaíocht nf3 geography
tírghráthóir nm3 patriot
tirim adj dry
tit vb fall
titim nf decline, drop, fall, height [of fall]
tiubh adj thick
tiúilip nf2 tulip
tiúin nf2 tune; vb tune
tiúnadóir nm3 tuner
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tlás nm1 feebleness, gentleness, mildness,
weakness
tnúth vb envy; nm3 envy, expectation, longing,
vying
tobac nm tobacco
tobán nm1 tub, tubby person
tobar nm1 well
tochail vb burrow, dig, excavate, root
tochailt nf2 digging, excavation
tochais vb scratch
tochaltach adj burrowing, digging, excavating,
rooting
tóchar nm1 causeway, culvert
tochas nm1 itch
tochrais vb wind, wind up
tocht nm3 deep emotion, emotional catch,
mattress, obstruction, stoppage
tocsaineach adj toxic
todhchaí nf future
todóg nf2 cigar
tóg vb build, construct, hold, lift, pick up,
remove, take
tógáil nf3 building, construction, upbringing
toghchán nm1 election
togra nm proposal
toilleadh nm content, storage
tóin n3 arse, bottom, bottom [of boat], bum, butt
tóin poill bottom [of sea]
tóir nf chase, pursuit
toirmeasc nm1 dissuasion, mishap, prohibition
toirneach nf2 thunder
toirtín nm4 cake, tart
toise nm4 dimension, measurement, size
toit nf2 smoke
toitín nm cigarette
tolg nm1 couch, sofa; vb catch, contract,
develop
tolglann nf2 lounge
tollán nm1 tunnel
tomhais vb gauge, measure
tomhas nm1 gauge, guess, measure, puzzle,
riddle
tonn nf inc. radio wave, wave
tonn ultraibhialait nf2 ultraviolet wave
tonnmharcaíocht nf3 surfing
tor nm1 bush, shrub
toradh nm1 attention, fruit, heed, product,
result
tóraí nm outlaw
torbán nm1 tadpole
tormán nm1 boom, noise
tornapa nm4 turnip
torrach adj pregnant
torthaigh vb fructify, fruit
torthúil adj fertile, fruitful, rich
tosaigh vb begin, incept, start
tosaíocht nf priority
tosaithe adj started
toscaireacht nf3 delegation
tost nm3 silence
tósta nm4 toast
tóstaer nm1 toaster
tóstáil vb toast
tosú nm beginning, start
trá nf4 beach, ebb, recession, strand
trach nm4 trough
trácht vb comment, discuss, mention; nm3
comment, discussion, instep (of foot), traffic,
tread (of tyre)
tráchtáil nf3 commerce, trade
tráchtaire nm4 commentator, narrator
tráchtaireacht nf3 commentary
tráchtála adj commercial
tráchtas nm dissertation, thesis
traein nf train
traenáil vb coach
traicé nf4 trachea
tráidire nm4 tray
tráidire bácála n baking tray
traochta adj exhausted, exhausting
trasna adv across
trasrian nm1 zebra crossing
tráta nm4 tomato
tráthchlár nm1 timetable
tráthnóna nm afternoon, evening
trealamh nm1 equipment, gear, kit
tréanlus nm1 water-hemlock
trédhearcach adj diaphanous, transparent
tréibh nf2 people, tribe
tréidlia nm4 vet, vetinary surgeon
tréig vb abandon, desert, evacuate
tréigean nm1 abandonment, abdication, exodus
treisigh vb boost, reinforce, strengthen
tréith nf attribute, character, trait
treo nm4 direction
treoluas nm1 velocity
treoraí nm4 director, guide
treoraigh vb direct, lead
trí three; prep through
triail nf test; vb experiment, test, try
triantán nm1 triangle
tríd adv through
trioblóid nf2 distress, trouble
tríocha thirty
triomach nm1 drought
triomadóir nm3 drier, dryer
triomadóir gruaige nm3 hair dryer
triomaigh vb beach (of ship), dry, dry out,
strand
triuch nm3 whoop, whooping cough
trócaire nf mercy
trócaireach adj compassionate, lenient,
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trodaí nm fighter
troid vb fight; nf fight
troimpéad nm1 trumpet
trom adj bold (typeface), heavy, severe; nm1
elder tree
tromlach nm majority
tromluí nm4 nightmare
trosc nm cod
troscán nm1 furniture
trua nf pity
truailliú nm pollution
truamhéalach adj pathetic
truicear nm1 trigger; vb trigger
trumpa nm4 trumpet
truslóg nf2 hop
tú pron you [singular]
tua nf4 axe, hatchet
tuáille nm4 towel
tuairim nf guess, idea, perspective
tuairisc nf2 account, description, log, report,
return, returns (accounts), work record
tuaisceart nm1 north
Tuaisceart Éireann n Northern Ireland
tuar nm1 forecast, omen, sign; vb bleach, dry,
season
tuar ceatha n rainbow
tuarastal nm1 salary
tuarthóir nm3 bleach
tuaslagán nm1 solution
tuí nf4 straw, thatch
tuig vb understand
tuilí nm4 bastard
tuill vb command, deserve, earn
tuilleadh nm1 addition; adv further; adj further
Tuircis nf2 Turkish language
tuirling vb descend
tuirse nm fatigue, tiredness
tuirseach adj tired
tuirsiúil adj tiring
tuiscint nf3 comprehension
tuismitheoir nm parent
tuismitheoirí nm parents
tumadh nm diving, immersion
turas nm trip
turasóir nm3 tourist
Turcach nm1 Turk, Turkish (person); adj
Turkish
turcaí nm4 turkey
turgnamh nm1 experiment
turscar nm1 spam [computers]
turtar nm1 turtle
tús nm beginning, start
tusa pron you [singular; emphasised]
U
uachtar nm1 cream
uachtar reoite n ice cream
uachtarach adj superior, upper
uachtarán nm1 president
uafás nm1 horror, outrage, terror
uafásach adj awful, horrible, terrible
uaigh nf2 grave, plot
uaigneach adj creepy, lonely, spooky
uaigneas nm lonliness
uaim nf seam, suture; prep from me [literal]; nf3
alliteration
uaimh nf2 cave
uaine adj green
uaineoil nf3 lamb
uair nf2 hour, season, time
uaireadóir nm watch [time piece]
ualach nm load
uan nm1 lamb
uan Cásca nm1 paschal lamb
uanach adj foaming, frothy
uanán nm1 froth
uasal adj noble
uaschamóg nf apostrophe
uatha nm4 singular [ling]
uathachas nm1 autism
uathoibríoch adj automatic
uathriail nf autonomy
uatuairisciú airde nm automatic altitude
reporting
ubh nf2 egg
ubh scrofa nf2 scrambled egg
ubhchruth nm3 oval
údar nm1 author
údarás nm1 authority, jurisdiction, mandate
uibheacha nf eggs
uigeacht nf3 texture
uilechumhachtach adj almighty
uillinn nf elbow
uimhir nf number, numeral
úir nf2 soil
úire nf4 freshness, novelty
uirísligh vb abase, humiliate
uirlis nf2 tools
uisce nm water
uisce beatha nm whiskey, whisky
uisce súilíuneach nm4 sparkling water
uisceadán nm1 aquarium
uiscigh vb irrigate, water
uisinn nf2 temple [anat.]
Ulaidh n Ulster
ulchabhán nm1 owl
úll nm1 apple
úllagán nm1 dumpling
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ullamh adj prompt, ready, willing
ullmhaigh vb prepare
úllord nm1 orchard
ulpóg nf a serious cold, influenza
ultraibhialait adj ultraviolet
umar nm1 tank (water)
umha nm4 bronze, copper, copper alloy
umhlaigh vb bow
uncail nm uncle
ung vb anoint
Ungáiris nf2 Hungarian language
Ungárach nm1 Hungarian; adj Hungarian
úr adj fresh, new
uraigh vb eclipse
Úránas nm Uranus
urla nm4 butt, lock of hair
urlacan nm1 vomit
urlaic vb vomit
urlár nm1 floor, ground
urlios nm3 forecourt
urraim nf2 honour, respect, reverence
urramaigh vb respect, revere
ursal nm1 firetongs
úrscéal nm1 novel
úsáid vb deploy, use, utilise, utilize; nf2
consumption, usage, use, utilisation, utilization
úsáideoir nm3 user
V
vacsaín nf2 vaccine
vaigín nm4 wagon
vardrús nm1 wardrobe
vása nm4 vase
vata nm4 watt
veain nf4 van
véarsa nm4 verse
veidhlín nm4 violin
vicí nm wiki
vióla nf4 viola
vitimín nm4 vitamin
vodca nm4 vodka
vombat nm wombat
vóta nm4 vote
vótáil nf3 poll
vótálaí nm4 voter
W
X
x-gha nm X-ray
x-ghathach adj x-ray; nf2 radio wave
xeanón nm1 xenon
xileafón nm1 xylophone
Y
yóyó n yo-yo
Z
zú nm4 zoo
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