Irish Word of the Day
súil
/SOOL/ • noun — 21st of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: eye
Examples
- Tá mo shúil greamaithe leis an leabhar.
(My eye is glued to the book.) - Is maith liom na dathanna san artaisíocht; tá sé alainn do mo shúil.
(I like the colors in the artwork; they are beautiful to my eye.) - Déanfaidh mé seiceáil ar do shúil má tá tú ag mothú go dona.
(I will check your eye if you are feeling unwell.)
Synonyms
- súilín
- súilí
The word 'súil' is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. It's often employed when discussing vision or perception, both physical and abstract.
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