Irish Word of the Day
éalaigh
AY-lig • verb — 30th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to escape
Examples
- Tá sé ag éalú ón gCeathrú Rua.
(He is escaping from the Quarter.) - Éalaigh na héin ó na cat.
(The birds escape from the cats.) - Ba é a phlean éalú a dhéanamh chuig an oileán.
(His plan was to escape to the island.)
Synonyms
- slánú
- asarla
This word is commonly used in contexts where someone or something is getting away from a dangerous situation or confinement.
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