Irish Word of the Day
timpiste
TIM-pis-te • noun — 4th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: accident
Examples
- Tharla timpiste ar an mbóthar inné.
(An accident happened on the road yesterday.) - Táim buartha faoi na timpistí atá ag tarlú.
(I am worried about the accidents that are happening.) - Chuaigh an t-asal chuig an ospidéal tar éis an timpiste.
(The donkey went to the hospital after the accident.)
Synonyms
- easnamh
- rándáil
The word 'timpiste' is commonly used in both everyday conversations and formal contexts, particularly when discussing road safety or incidents that occur unexpectedly.
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