Irish Word of the Day
bóthar
/BOW-hur/ • noun — 20th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a road or way
Examples
- Is maith liom a bheith ag siúl ar an mbóthar.
(I like to walk on the road.) - Tá an bóthar seo dorcha anocht.
(This road is dark tonight.) - Téimid ar an mbóthar chuig an mbaile.
(We are going on the road to the town.)
Synonyms
- rannóg
- slí
The word 'bóthar' is commonly used in everyday conversations, especially when giving directions or discussing travel routes.
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