Irish Word of the Day
tús
TOOS • noun — 13th of May, 2026
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Meaning: start; beginning
Examples
- Bhí an tús deacair, ach d'éirigh rudaí níos fearr.
(The beginning was difficult, but things got better.) - Beimid ag iarraidh tús a chur leis an tionscnamh Dé Sathairn.
(We will try to start the initiative on Saturday.) - Ag tús na bliana, socraímid spriocanna nua.
(At the beginning of the year, we set new goals.)
Synonyms
- toiseach
- bunús
Tús is used for the beginning of events, periods, stories, projects, etc. Common set phrases include 'ag tús' (at the start) and 'tús a chur le' (to begin something). It appears frequently in both formal and everyday speech.
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