Irish Word of the Day
anois
uh-NISH • adverb — 4th of May, 2026
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Meaning: now; at this moment
Examples
- Anois tá sé ag cur báistí.
(It's raining now.) - An féidir leat teacht anois?
(Can you come now?) - Caithfidh mé imeacht anois.
(I have to leave now.)
Synonyms
- i láthair
- ag an nóiméad seo
Anois is the common word for 'now' in Irish, used to point to the present moment. It typically follows the verb or comes at the start of a sentence in conversation. Pronounce the final sound like 'nish' (uh-NISH). You can also use phrases like 'i láthair' or 'ag an nóiméad seo' for more formal or emphatic 'at the moment.'
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