Irish Word of the Day
álainn
AW-lin • adjective — 24th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: beautiful
Examples
- Tá an lá álainn inniu.
(The day is beautiful today.) - Is bean álainn í.
(She is a beautiful woman.) - Tá an teach álainn ar an trá.
(The house on the beach is beautiful.)
Synonyms
- deas
- taibhseach
Álainn is a common adjective meaning "beautiful." It is often used predicatively (Tá sé álainn — "It is beautiful") or after a noun (gúna álainn — "a beautiful dress"). 'Deas' is a milder word meaning "nice," while 'taibhseach' (or 'iontach') can express a stronger sense of beauty or wonder. Pronounce with stress on the first syllable: AW-lin.
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