Irish Word of the Day
eolas
OH-luss • noun — 14th of May, 2026
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Meaning: information; knowledge (factual information)
Examples
- Tá eolas agam faoi sin.
(I have information about that.) - An bhfuil eolas agat ar na hamanna oscailte?
(Do you have information about the opening times?) - Cuardaigh eolas ar an idirlíon má tá am agat.
(Search for information on the internet if you have time.)
Synonyms
- fios
- sonraí
Eolas is the common word for factual information or data (e.g., personal details, facts, or practical info). It appears in phrases like 'eolas pearsanta' (personal information). It overlaps with 'fios' (knowledge/awareness) but 'fios' is often used in expressions like 'tá a fhios agam' (I know), whereas 'eolas' usually refers to concrete information or data.
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