Irish Word of the Day
dóchas
/DOH-kas/ • noun — 15th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: hope
Examples
- Tá dóchas agam go mbeidh laethanta níos fearr ag teacht.
(I hope that better days are coming.) - Is breá liom dóchas a chothú i mo chroí.
(I love to nurture hope in my heart.) - Ba chóir dóchas a bheith againn go léir.
(We should all have hope.)
Synonyms
- ionchas
- mionlach
The word 'dóchas' is commonly used when expressing optimism about the future or when reassuring someone during difficult times.
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