Irish Word of the Day
cathair
/CAH-hir/ • noun — 31st of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: city
Examples
- Tá mé i gCathair na Gaillimhe.
(I am in Galway city.) - Is cathair mhór í Baile Átha Cliath.
(Dublin is a large city.) - Is breá liom a bheith ag taisteal go cathair nua.
(I love to travel to a new city.)
Synonyms
- baile
- sráidbhaile
The word 'cathair' is commonly used when referring to urban areas or significant towns in Irish.
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