Irish Word of the Day
siopa
SHOP-uh • noun — 9th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: shop; store
Examples
- Tá mé ag dul go dtí an siopa.
(I'm going to the shop.) - Tá an siopa dúnta inniu.
(The shop is closed today.) - Cheannaigh mé cáca sa siopa inné.
(I bought a cake in the shop yesterday.)
Synonyms
- margadh
- siopa miondíola
Siopa is the everyday word for a shop or store. Use it when talking about places where you buy goods (small or large). The definite form is 'an siopa' and the plural is 'siopaí'. Common phrases: 'ag dul go dtí an siopa' (going to the shop) and 'an siopa dúnta' (the shop is closed).
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